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HVAC System Performance

Learn how to diagnose performance problems and offer real solutions!
It's estimated over 50% of new HVAC equipment installations result in little or no energy saved. Even more end up with unresolved comfort issues.This is a huge opportunity for contractors who want to differentiate themselves by:

- Testing both new and existing installations
- Diagnosing comfort, IAQ and energy efficiency issues
- Providing real solutions through system renovations and documented results

Your ability to test and improve your customers' HVAC systems will set you apart from the competition

NCI is the world leader in HVAC System Performance training. We created the industry's best practices, processes and forms for HVAC System Performance Testing, and have been teaching them for nearly two decades! What makes NCI's approach different? We show you how to thoroughly test and diagnose the system using practical, easy to follow methods so you'll know exactly what to do to provide your customers with optimum comfort, indoor air quality, and energy efficiency.

Benefits of NCI’s HVAC Performance Training and Certifications

- Learn the basics and step up to advanced, easy to understand performance measurement testing static pressures, temperature and airflows using plain English procedures and forms
- Add HVAC performance testing to your service offerings by integrating it into your differentiated service and maintenance approach and increase sales and customer loyalty
- 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
- Sell highly profitable professional services at margins far beyond those available from typical service and equipment replacement alone

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™ QuickCheck™ 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, Flow 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™ QuickCheck™ and full test-in and test-out software*

-The day concludes with NCI’s exclusive Residential HVAC System Performance Analyst certification exam

*Students get a One Month Free Trial of ComfortMaxx™ online testing software (one trial per company; not applicable for existing users)

Light Commercial System Performance Training & Certification

(For systems up to 20 tons)

-Review of the differences between residential and light commercial (up to 20 tons) air diagnostics and performance testing

-Production balancing versus analytical testing and solutions

-Integrating testing into commercial maintenance work

-Advanced testing and diagnostics

-Advanced airflow traverse methods

-Understanding and testing economizers

-Light commercial system renovation and repair

-Practical fan law usage and application

-The day concludes with NCI’s exclusive Light Commercial HVAC System Performance Analyst Certification Exam

Prerequisite for Day 3: NCI Residential System Performance or Air Balancing Certification.

HVAC System Performance Program Pricing

Residential HVAC System Performance Days 1 & 2

Residential HVAC System Performance Class and Certification (Day 1 & Day 2)

Nonmember Price: $610
Member Price: $580

Technical Excellence Members Earn $29 NCI Bucks!
Business Members Earn $87 NCI Bucks!

What are NCI Bucks?

Light Commercial System Performance Day 3

Light Commercial System Performance Class and Certification (Day 3):

Nonmember Price: $590
Member Price: $560

Technical Excellence Members Earn $29 NCI Bucks!
Business Members Earn $84 NCI Bucks!

What are NCI Bucks?

Residential & Light Commercial Training & Certification 3-Day Bundle

Nonmember Price: $1095
Member Price: $1040

Technical Excellence Members Earn $52 NCI Bucks!
Business Members Earn $156 NCI Bucks!

What are NCI Bucks?

Residential HVAC System Performance Recertification

NCI's recertification training includes the very latest information on System Performance, 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.