Residential HVAC System Performance - Sponsored by SCE
Residential System Performance & Air Balancing Certification

Residential HVAC System Performance

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In this two-day certification class your field people will learn how to:

  • Discover and repair hidden energy-draining comfort system defects other companies miss every time
  • Reduce call-backs and increase customer satisfaction
  • Guarantee results using NCI’s exclusive System Delivered Btu technology
  • Test both new and existing installations
  • Provide real solutions through system renovations and documented results

Benefits:

  • Open the door to increased sales and customer loyalty through professional testing and diagnostics services
  • Increase average equipment changeout tickets by 100% or more by uncovering and repairing hidden system defects that lead to reduced comfort and increased energy consumption
  • Reduce warranty and call-back costs by up to 70% by diagnosing and correcting the real problem the first time
  • Improve system operating efficiency from an average of 57% to over 90% - with the ability to prove your results to your customers
  • Enhance profitability by selling highly profitable services at gross margins generally exceeding 60%
  • Use HVAC performance diagnostic techniques to identify and solve system performance issues, improve IAQ and reduce energy consumption
  • Establish yourself in your marketplace as a true beyond-the-box HVAC expert, and the go-to contractor to solve long-standing problems

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Residential HVAC System Performance Program Overview

The Key Elements of HVAC System Performance

• Review the typical sales call and its shortcomings
• Overview of test methods to identify performance issues
• Test instruments review - the good, the bad and the ugly
• Testing principles of static pressure, airflow and temperature
• Verifying Btus at the equipment and at the registers
• Airflow testing and verification methods
• Static pressure measurement - a key diagnostic tool
• Measuring dry bulb temperatures and diagnostic properties
• Understanding total system performance
• Introduction to ComfortMaxx™ software

Diagnose and Improve Poor System Performance

• Review of test methods, measurement and calculations
• Temperature, humidity and enthalpy measurement
• Equipment Btus versus delivered Btus at the registers
• Measuring airflow using NCI’s 3 test methods: Static Pressure/Fan Tables, Balancing Hood and Duct Traverse
• Rating operating HVAC system performance
• Sharing findings with customers in easy to understand terms
• Air distribution system renovation and repair
• Review ComfortMaxx™ and full test-in and test-out software

The day concludes with NCI’s exclusive Residential System Performance certification exam (optional)

Testing & Balancing Residential Systems

(Must have current Residential Air Balancing Certification or take the first 2 days of System Performance or Duct Optimization)
  • History and purposes of balancing
  • Measuring static pressure
  • Using a balancing hood
  • Performing an airflow traverse
  • Preparing for a balancing project
  • Setting fan airflow
  • Air test and balance procedures
  • Overcoming obstacles in the field
  • Final testing and documentation

The day concludes with NCI’s exclusive Residential Air Balancing certification exam (optional)

 

Advanced Residential HVAC Education & Training Pricing

Residential HVAC System Performance 2-Day

Residential HVAC System Performance 2-Day Class and Certification

Nonmember Price: $850
SCE Contractor Price: $100*

*This special pricing is available exclusively to HVAC professionals who work in Southern California Edison's territory. Your final registration is subject to verification for discount eligibility


Residential Air Balancing 1-Day

Residential Air Balancing 1-Day Class and Certification

(Prerequisite: Residential HVAC System Performance 2-Day)

Nonmember Price: $730
SCE Contractor Price: $50*

*This special pricing is available exclusively to HVAC professionals who work in Southern California Edison's territory. Your final registration is subject to verification for discount eligibility


Call 800-633-7058 for Registration Options

Residential HVAC System Performance & Air Balancing Certification 3-Day Bundle

Residential HVAC System Performance & Air Balancing Certification 3-Day Bundle

Nonmember Price: $1,580
SCE Contractor Price: $150*

*This special pricing is available exclusively to HVAC professionals who work in Southern California Edison's territory. Your final registration is subject to verification for discount eligibility

Residential HVAC System Performance Recertification

Residential HVAC System Performance Recertification

Nonmember Price: $535
SCE Contractor Price: $50*

*This special pricing is available exclusively to HVAC professionals who work in Southern California Edison's territory. Your final registration is subject to verification for discount eligibility


Call 800-633-7058 for Recertification Options

 


Upcoming Training Events:

Residential HVAC System Performance Certification - SCE

Nov 19 thru Nov 20 Anaheim CA
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Residential HVAC System Performance & Air Balancing Certification Bundle - SCE

Jan 21 thru Jan 23 Anaheim CA
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