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    Soundproofing Outdoor Generators and Condensers(Subscriber content)

    Special mounts, acoustic blankets, and properly sized barriers are all part of the solution.

     
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    Stainless-Steel Wiring Staples - Insulating Fire-Block - Site Shop Setup - Premium Sliders - Rust-Resistant Post Mount - Clear Storm Panels - Soundproofing Solution

     

  • Q&A: Soundproofing a Through-Wall Air Conditioner

    Q. My neighbor has a noisy through-the-wall air conditioner that runs day and night. So that I could get a better night's sleep, I thought I would offer to build him a soundproof box he could place around the AC unit, before I resort to more drastic measu

     
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    Air blocker; quick frieze; decking; exterior doors; ventilation

     
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Air Conditioning

  • Heat pumps are refrigeration- cycle devices that use electricity to move and concentrate heat energy, and can be used for both heating and cooling. Although electricity is required to run a compressor,the energy needed to deliver a given quantity of heat with a heat pump is typically a fraction of what it would take to provide the same amount of heat with resistance baseboard heaters or wall-hung units.

    Ductless Heat Pumps(Subscriber content)

    These easily installed units offer flexible sizing and high efficiency at moderate cost.

     

  • Programmable Thermostat

    The Slimline Platinum thermostat provides control of both temperature and humidity levels.

     
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    Soundproofing Outdoor Generators and Condensers(Subscriber content)

    Special mounts, acoustic blankets, and properly sized barriers are all part of the solution.

     
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    Staff Report: Blackout Power Solutions

    The small, gasoline-powered portable generator is the classic ad hoc response to a major power outage. Yet it may be the homeowner's worst possible choice. Able to provide only enough output for a few lights and a refrigerator, gas-powered generators need frequent refueling and make a lot of noise...

     
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