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		<title>FHB Podcast Segment: Do You Need HVAC Ducts in Every Room?</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/25/fhb-podcast-segment-do-you-need-hvac-ducts-in-every-room</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/25/fhb-podcast-segment-do-you-need-hvac-ducts-in-every-room#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:33:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick McCombe,Grant Baver,Andres Samaniego,Ian Schwandt]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Design and Planning]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[attic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Attics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Crawlspace]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get expert recommendations on designing an efficient HVAC system for a single-story home with a conditioned crawlspace and attic.]]></description>
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		<title>Ducted vs. Ductless Heat Pumps</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/21/ducted-vs-ductless-heat-pumps</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/21/ducted-vs-ductless-heat-pumps#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:16:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon Harrod]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Heat Pumps]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Air Conditioning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Compressors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ducted Heat Pumps]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Heating Systems]]></category>
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		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/21/ducted-vs-ductless-heat-pumps</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Choosing the right heating and cooling system means finding the best fit for your home's size, layout, and climate—and balancing trade-offs in efficiency, comfort, and cost.]]></description>
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		<title>HVAC for a Slab-on-Grade House</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/03/13/hvac-for-a-slab-on-grade-house</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/03/13/hvac-for-a-slab-on-grade-house#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:35:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Allison Bailes III]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Architecture and Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Attics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Design and Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[air barrier]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ducting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC Systems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Insulation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Roof Truss]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/03/13/hvac-for-a-slab-on-grade-house</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Keeping HVAC systems within the conditioned enclosure can be tough without a basement; one option is to use plenum trusses for the roof, which offer a space for equipment and ductwork.]]></description>
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		<title>The Best Way to Protect Heat Pumps from Rain and Snow</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/27/the-best-way-to-protect-heat-pumps-from-rain-and-snow</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/27/the-best-way-to-protect-heat-pumps-from-rain-and-snow#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:24:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon Harrod]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Appliances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Heat Pumps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Outdoor Spaces]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cold]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cold Climate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cold-weather]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Heat Pump Unit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[heat-pump]]></category>
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		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/27/the-best-way-to-protect-heat-pumps-from-rain-and-snow</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Ensure optimal heat pump performance under wet and potentially damaging conditions with these helpful tips and product recommendations.]]></description>
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		<title>Which Refrigerant?</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/17/which-refrigerant</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/17/which-refrigerant#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 05:46:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Hughes]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Air Conditioning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC Systems]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/17/which-refrigerant</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As the industry phases out R-410A due to environmental regulations, new refrigerant options—R-32 and R-454B—offer lower global warming potential, but the best choice depends on your technician's training and familiarity with these newer systems.]]></description>
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		<title>Controlling Mold in Minisplits</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/09/11/controlling-mold-in-minisplits</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/09/11/controlling-mold-in-minisplits#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:19:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon Harrod]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Heat Pumps]]></category>
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		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/09/11/controlling-mold-in-minisplits</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Humidity problems or leaks can be caused by clogged drain pans, broken condensate lines, or out-of-level units. But if mold issues persist, dehumidification is key.]]></description>
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		<title>Podcast Episode 644: High Indoor Humidity, Underfloor HVAC Returns, and Textured Ceilings</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/08/09/podcast-episode-644-high-indoor-humidity-underfloor-hvac-returns-and-textured-ceilings</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/08/09/podcast-episode-644-high-indoor-humidity-underfloor-hvac-returns-and-textured-ceilings#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Ceilings]]></category>
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		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/08/09/podcast-episode-644-high-indoor-humidity-underfloor-hvac-returns-and-textured-ceilings</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Listeners write in about changing careers and organizing volunteer builders and ask questions about high humidity, underfloor cooling, and removing ceiling texture.]]></description>
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		<title>Wall-Mounted Fan Coil Unit for an Air-to-Water Heat Pump</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/07/26/job-site-diaries-aris-fan-coil</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/07/26/job-site-diaries-aris-fan-coil#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:52:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Appliances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Air-to-Water Heat Pump]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cooling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Heat Pump Water Heater]]></category>
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		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/07/26/job-site-diaries-aris-fan-coil</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Ben Bogie explains the inner workings of the Aris Hydronics air-to-water heat pump, with a focus on the fan coil units.]]></description>
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		<title>Podcast Episode 640: Heating and Cooling a Shop, Hardwood over Crawlspaces, and Living in a Pretty Good House</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/07/12/podcast-episode-640-heating-and-cooling-a-shop-hardwood-over-crawlspaces-and-living-in-a-pretty-good-house</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/07/12/podcast-episode-640-heating-and-cooling-a-shop-hardwood-over-crawlspaces-and-living-in-a-pretty-good-house#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 11:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green Building]]></category>
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		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/07/12/podcast-episode-640-heating-and-cooling-a-shop-hardwood-over-crawlspaces-and-living-in-a-pretty-good-house</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Listeners write in about kiln-dried pressure-treated lumber, bad deck details, and insulating attics. They ask questions about conditioning a shop, vapor control under hardwood, and building a pretty good house.]]></description>
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		<title>FHB Podcast Segment: Sizing a Minisplit for Different Heating and Cooling Needs</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/07/12/sizing-a-minisplit-for-different-heating-and-cooling-needs</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/07/12/sizing-a-minisplit-for-different-heating-and-cooling-needs#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:46:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[heat-pump]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hvac]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[minisplit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shop]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/07/12/sizing-a-minisplit-for-different-heating-and-cooling-needs</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In this FHB Podcast Segment, the team discusses how to deal with varying heating and cooling loads when sizing a minisplit in a shop.]]></description>
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