10/12/2025
We have had a few requests for homeowner facing content. When Change the Air Foundation mentioned this series to us, we knew just the slide deck to pull from the vault. Thank you for the opportunity to share!
🚨HVAC Mini Class Alert: Episode #3 is Live!
Your home is constantly breathing in and out — but if it’s leaking in the wrong places, it could be pulling in more moisture than you realize. 💨
In this class, Chris Hughes and Steve Rogers from The Energy Conservatory explain why dew point tells you more than humidity 💧, how duct leaks waste energy and draw in moisture, and why “houses aren’t squishy—they suck.” 🏠
✨In this mini class, you’ll learn:✨
✔️ The basics of water v***r, including dew point, and how it affects your home. (4:43)
✔️ How much water v***r is in your home, how design influences it, and why tracking dew point matters. (6:50)
✔️ How your range hood drives moisture indoors, why sizing is essential, and why “Houses are not squishy. They suck!” (13:15)
✔️ How HVAC systems are designed and how kitchen hood runtime affects moisture load. (18:58)
✔️ How duct and air leaks introduce unwanted moisture into your home, including examples of attic air infiltration. (24:57)
✔️ How your air conditioner removes moisture, why it needs buffer capacity, and when dehumidifiers become important. (32:20)
✔️ Key factors in a load calculation, plus how fan speed and ducts improve comfort. (36:17)
✔️ How a stove damper improves ventilation with make-up air, and why sealing ducts is so important. (39:37)
✔️ When high dew points become a problem, how to interpret sensor readings, and which sensors offer the best value. (44:51)
➡️ Watch Episode #3: https://changetheairfoundation.org/understanding-hvac-d-episode-3/
➡️Watch the full series: https://changetheairfoundation.org/understanding-hvac-d/
✨Thank you to our sponsor Santa Fe Dehumidifiers whose generosity made this free series possible! 🤩
