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Deliver comfort, safety, health, and energy efficiency using proven testing methods and documented results.
High-Performance professionals are craftsmen who rely on field measurements to diagnose system problems and identify solutions. Once the problems are resolved, they repeat the measurements to prove the system works as promised.
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Field-Proven Diagnostic Protocols for Peak Combustion Performance
Why do we need diagnostic protocols? NCI’s Jim Davis takes you through the reasoning and importance of this methodology.
Servicing Heat Pumps Is NOT Rocket Science
Modern heat pumps require slightly different protocols, but are no more difficult to do than before. Its simply a matter of training. Contractor Roman Baugh of Kalos Services shares his thoughts.
Advancing TAB Performance Through Field-Driven Diagnostics
This industry needs more professionals who do testing, adjusting, and balancing of commercial HVAC systems using diagnostics. Scott Fielder of Evergreen Telemetry explains.
Home Performance and HVAC Testing Are Transforming My Company
Contractor Anthony Woo shares how combining home performance with HVAC testing is making a huge difference to his company and customers. Read all about it by clicking here.
Size Heat Pumps By Balance Point, Bin Data, and Break-Even COP
Sizing heat pumps, especially the newer inverter-driven models, is more important than ever. Contractor Mitch Bailey explains how to size them properly using the “Three Bs” Method. Click the link below.
Building a High-Performance HVAC Culture
Contractor Nate Copeland shares how his High-Performance HVAC culture shapes everything Copeland Home Services does and practically guarantees success in its markets. Click the link below to learn more.
If You Don’t Measure, You’re Just Guessing™
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latest episodes
The Science Behind Evacuation and Air
Ty Branaman dives into the hidden pitfalls of pulling a deep vacuum and more importantly, how to avoid them. From moisture behavior to evacuation strategy, this episode gets into the details that separate the guesswork from actual results.
The properties of air can be confusing, but it is important to have a basic understanding when working in the HVAC field. Learn how a clothes dryer works and how it relates to HVAC and psychrometrics. Ty made this conversation fun and educational by breaking complex topics down into relatable bite size pieces.
If you’ve ever struggled to make sense of what’s really happening inside a system, this conversation delivers clarity without watering down the details.
Modern HVAC Tools for Combustion and CO Safety
Casey Contreras and Adam Mufich are joined by Jason Esteves of Seitron Americas to discuss combustion analyzers, personal CO monitors, and the latest refrigerant tools. The conversation centers on real-world applications, safety, and accuracy in the field.
Economizers – More Than Free Cooling – Recorded LIVE at AHR 2026
Adam Mufich and Casey Contreras talk with Jeff Sturgeon about economizers, digging into installation challenges, the health and cognitive benefits of proper ventilation, and how saved data reveals real system performance.