Many building codes in the southeastern United States call for increased attic and crawl space ventilation to fight moisture and related IAQ problems. Craig DeWitt, Ph.D., P.E., challenged that notion at the South Carolina Association of Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors' (SCAHACC's) 2003 Indoor Comfort Science Conference.
During the energy crisis of the early 1970s, heat pump systems became popular for many commercial and residential hvac applications because of their lower first cost and potentially energy-saving performance.