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We are frequently discussing the many benefits of living in a passive house with clients. So here`s our quick explanation of the perks we talk about most. What`s missing from our listâť“

✨ Passiv Haus = happy + healthy

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The Big Switch 🚨

Todd replaced his old furnace with a Mitsubishi condenser and whole-house indoor air handler, which allowed them to use their existing ducting for the most part while also going all electric. As part of this new setup, they moved the exterior compressor to the south side of the home to increase efficiency in the warmer parts of the day. They also went with an electric heat pump, eliminating their need for natural gas. They went with a 36 kBTU unit, which allows for variable speed, and it only runs as hard as it needs to.

The Collins/Ruddy Family worked with Bill Lucas to help them with this new setup and installation. Bill is big on recycling as many of the old furnace`s components as possible to prevent them from going into a landfill.

Here`s just a clip from Todd`s explanation of the project—head to our blog to learn more >> link in bio!

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Looking at this jobsite., you can see how airtight and energy-efficient it`s going to be using SIGA Majrex and Rissan!

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