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VRF Heat Pump Installation - In Progress!!
Hi everyone - I've mentioned in our newsletters about how we are going to be intalling VRF heat pumps in the future, and.... the future is here! I look forward to sharing more information as we finish the projec… more...
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Heat Pumps
1 replies | 4081 views | Posted on: 04/30/2024 | Last updated: 02/05/2026
How are your Heat Pumps Doing this Winter: The Good, the Bad, & The Ugly?
I don't want to gloat about my heat pumps entirely, believe me, as I just found out an older mini split we have apparently has a refrigerant leak. HVAC is also never easy - and never 100% "done" or "perfect,&qu… more...
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Heat Pumps
1 replies | 161 views | Posted on: 02/04/2026 | Last updated: 02/04/2026
Key Humidity Control Concepts, by Nikki Kruger with Therma-Stor
Nikki Krueger, Building Science and Business Development Manager at Therma-Stor took the time to introduce the company and also to explain several key dehumidification concepts. This interview is a great example o… more...
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Humidity Control Equipment
0 replies | 15831 views | Posted on: 09/29/2021 | Last updated: 12/28/2025
Whole House Humidity Control - Dehumidification and Humidification, with Aprilaire
Two building industry experts get on a Zoom, one in Wisconsin and one in Georgia… There’s a lot to discuss about humidity! In all seriousness, Aprilaire’s Joseph Hillenmeyer joins Matt Hoots for a he… more...
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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
0 replies | 12077 views | Posted on: 04/08/2021 | Last updated: 10/24/2025
Whisper Green Fans from Panasonic Eco Solutions - Quiet Prevention for Moisture and Condensation (and Smart!)
Check out Matt Hoots’ interview with Ken Nelson from Panasonic Eco Solutions at the International Builders Show/Kitchen & Bathroom Show. In this video, Ken gives an introduction to the Whisper Green Select li… more...
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Fans
1 replies | 14421 views | Posted on: 08/09/2020 | Last updated: 10/24/2025
rheia's Comfort by Design - Smaller, Energy and Labor Efficient Air Distribution Systems
Now that we think about it, thanks to rheia, why is HVAC ductwork so big and bulky, and tangled? We’ve made changes to electrical and plumbing systems, so why not HVAC ducts? Clearly, it’s time for something new. How… more...
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Ductwork
1 replies | 10677 views | Posted on: 04/15/2022 | Last updated: 10/14/2025
Reviewing the Top Benefits of Healthy Air at Home, with Aprilaire
In this video, Patrick Dougherty shares an introduction to Aprilaire's whole house ventilation and healthy home solutions with Matt Hoots at the International Builders Show/Kitchen & Bathroom Show. Indoor air qu… more...
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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
0 replies | 16205 views | Posted on: 08/31/2020 | Last updated: 04/26/2025
Your House May be Making You Sick!
I got questions from a YouTube video regarding ventilation in their home. The people who wrote also wanted to ventilate their detached art studio. They indicated that they would be sick inside their house during certain… more...
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Filtration
0 replies | 6874 views | Posted on: 09/18/2021 | Last updated: 03/31/2025
Exploring Whole House Filtration and Particulate Matter, with Aprilaire
In this interview with green builder Matt Hoots, Joseph Hillenmeyer with Aprilaire takes a deeper dive into whole-house air filtration and explores what we need to know about healthy air. Awareness of filtration has grown in the… more...
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Filtration
0 replies | 14920 views | Posted on: 02/25/2021 | Last updated: 03/24/2025
An Introduction to Aprilaire and Whole House Air Quality Systems (Video)
Join green builder Matt Hoots as he interviews Joseph Hillenmeyer, Channel Marketing Manager for Aprilaire. Joseph shares some company history as well as an overview of key issues related to whole-house filtration and humidity c… more...
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Humidity Control Equipment
0 replies | 18114 views | Posted on: 02/23/2021 | Last updated: 03/24/2025
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