Performance-Based Contracting™ is changing the HVAC industry! Here at National Comfort Institute we beleive in true measured performance beyond selling equipment alone. Our cutting-edge training programs have launched NCI Certified Contractors all over the country to new heights in performance and profitability.

Performance-Based Contractors deliver comfort, safety and energy efficiency with proven, documented results. Through Total System Diagnostics, customers see their system in a whole new light and understand the value of the service. This makes for a great lead generator and profit center for any HVAC business. Get NCI Certified today and outperform the industry!

Our hands-on training, tools and procedures will launch your business to new heights in performance and profitability. Generate profitable leads through our HeatMaxx™ and CoolMaxx™ testing. Offer cutting-edge services and outperform competitors in your market. Diagnose and solve HVAC system performance problems. Sell profitable duct renovation and equipment replacement. Measure real-time performance and prove true system efficiency. Make your heating installations safe and efficient and Much More!

Day 1 - HVAC System Performance Testing - $255
Technical Excellence Price: $230
Business Leadership Price: $205
In this intensive day of training you'll learn to determine the actual Effective Efficiency of any functioning HVAC system. Learn and perform static pressure and temperature diagnostics that will improve your ability to identify the unseen causes of poor system efficiency and performance. Using NCI's exclusive HeatMaxx™ and CoolMaxx™ diagnostic reports, you can open your customer's eyes to a new dimension in system performance,while creating new sales opportunities for your business. This day is packed with practical hands-on exercises and diagnostic tools.

This class is a pre-requisite to Day 2 and Day 3

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Day 2- HVAC System Diagnostics & Balancing - $405
Technical Excellence Price: $365
Business Leadership Price: $335
Building on the skills learned in HVAC Performance Testing, this class focuses on the next level of system diagnostics and rating. NCI's PerforMaxx™ testing will prepare you to take essential air property tests, including external static pressure, pressure drops, airflow traverses, and duct loss. You'll leave equipped with all the necessary testing skills, reference tables and charts, formulas, and engineering data to perform a comprehensive system performance rating report. System renovation sales, proposal writing, and pricing strategies will round out this day, ending with a Residential Air Balancing certification. Certification includes Wall certificate, Wallet certification card, and permission to advertise yourself as NCI Certified.

This class is a pre-requisite to Day 3

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Day 3 - Advanced Diagnostics & Light Commercial Balancing - $405
Technical Excellence Price: $365
Business Leadership Price: $335
This third class in the program continues to build on the previous two days by adding advanced system diagnostic testing and interpretation methods. You'll learn practical fan law usage and field application techniques that will enable you to become certified for up to 25-ton equipment. NCI system redesign methods, balancing specification, and a sample submittal package are also included. Advanced airflow traverses, room-by-room airflow, and economizer and kitchen exhaust balancing round out this full day.

Light Commercial Certification Test - $195
Technical Excellence Price: $175
Business Leadership Price: $160
An optional Light Commercial certification exam is offered at the end of Day 3 for those desiring to add this endorsement to their residential certification. This exam is not included in Day 3 pricing. Both Day 1 and Day 2 must be successfully completed to enroll in this class.

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Air Diagnostics & Balancing Recertification - Call for Pricing

NCI's recertification training includes the very latest information on air diagnostics, including further understanding of tools and equipment and new forms and procedures to help you use your time efficiently.

NCI certifications are valid for 2 years. If you are coming up on expiration, please call NCI today to register for recertification at 800-633-7058. Our staff will go over options available to you.

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Residential & Light Commercial Air Balancing
Residential Air Balancing 2-Day Class and Certification (Day 1 & Day 2)
Non Member Price: $610
Technical Excellence Price: $560
Business Leadership Price: $510

Day 1: Residential Air Balancing - Classroom & Hands-On Training

• Initial Inspection
• System Preparation
• Writing A Field Report
• How To Set Fan Airflow
• Balancing Supply Registers And Return Grilles
• Balancing Variable Speed Fans
• Final Testing: Pressure, Fan Speed, Temperature And Electrical
• Publishing A Final Balancing Report
• Certification Exam

Day 2: Residential Air Balancing - Hands-On Training & Certification Exam

• Residential And Light Commercial Balancing Differences
• Estimating Labor And Pricing Balancing Work
• Pre Balance Checklist, Inspections And System Readiness
• Fan Laws And Pulley Adjustment
• Field Deficiency Reports And Commercial Obstacles
• Kitchen Exhaust And Economizer Balancing
• Publishing Final Balancing Reports
• Certification Exam

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Day 3: Light Commercial Air Balancing & Certification (For Systems Up To 25 Tons)*
Non Member Price: $590
Technical Excellence Price: $540
Business Leadership Price: $490

• Residential And Light Commercial Balancing Differences
• Estimating Labor And Pricing Balancing Work
• Pre Balance Checklist, Inspections And System Readiness
• Fan Laws And Pulley Adjustment
• Field Deficiency Reports And Commercial Obstacles
• Kitchen Exhaust And Economizer Balancing
• Publishing Final Balancing Reports
• Certification Exam

*Light Commercial class and certification optional for an additional cost.

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Performance Based Contracting Fast Track Implementation Program
This highly interactive program focuses on every aspect of integrating Performance-Based Contracting™ in your company. We cover how to implement this high-differentiation approach at every level and with every employee in a contracting company. The program balances the technical aspects of implementation with the business and sales aspects to help insure smooth integration of PBC into a company's culture.

If you're an aspiring Performance-Based Contractor™ or just want to take it to the next level in your company, our Fast-Track Implementation class can help you achieve your goals in making Performance-Based Contracting part of your company's culture. In today's highly competitive marketplace, this may be just the differentiator you need to take your company to a new level of performance and profitability.

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