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High-Performance HVAC™ professionals:
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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Help Customers Understand Healthy Indoor Air
Contractor Tim DeStasio says that one effective ways to communicate IAQ is through the concept of the four pillars of IAQ. Learn more here. This article is based upon Tim’s Summit 2026 presentation.
Welcome to the Class of 2026
Congrats to the Class of 2026 High-Performance HVAC Influencers. Find out who the are, why they are important, and what that means to you.
Fast Tracking Into High-Performance HVAC
Our June 2026 Contractor Spotlight focuses on Ken Beasley and his team at Mission Critical Comfort Solutions. They share failures and success as the ride the road to High-Performance HVAC
How Is AI Redefining Reputation for High Performance HVAC™ Contractors?
In this era, artificial intelligence (AI) is making a lot of difference in HVAC reputation reviews. Former HVAC Contractor Mike Montano explains why without reviews, AI won’t find you and neither will customers.
Is AI Essential Technology for HVAC Contractors?
The future belongs to High-Performance HVAC contractors who unify their operations using tools like AI to deliver what they promise to their customers. Here’s why …
HVAC Contractors are on the Front Lines of Cybersecurity
High-Performance HVAC contractors sit in the cybersecurity catbird’s seat. Editor-in-Chief Mike Weil says you already have the culture and tools to take the lead. Read more here …
If You Don’t Measure, You’re Just Guessing™
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latest episodes
What Happens When You Stop Selling Boxes
Airflow wasn’t just a technical skill for Tom Noland. It became a business strategy for Lickety Split A/C, Plumbing, and Electric.
In this episode, Tom shares how adopting airflow and combustion diagnostics reshaped the way his company operated, created better customer experiences, and opened the door to significant growth. If you’ve ever wondered whether testing and measuring really make a difference, Tom’s story provides a compelling answer.
Navigating the Information Gap w/ Roman Baugh
In this episode, we sit down with Roman Baugh and talk about the evolution of the HVAC industry, the shift in education, and the growing role technology plays in the trade.
We discuss how technicians are learning differently today and how the balance between field experience and technical knowledge continues to shift. Roman also shares insights from working with contractors and technicians across the industry and explains why curiosity and continuous learning are essential traits for long term success.
Unforgettable Stories with Jim Davis
In this episode, Jim shares his stories from carbon monoxide investigations, deadly equipment failures, and the moments that shaped his career in combustion diagnostics and HVAC training.
Jim discusses contractor liability, ANSI standards, CO testing, and why “good enough” diagnostics can have serious consequences.