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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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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.
2026 Residential HVAC Market: High-Performance Contractors Will Win
Market forecasts for 2026 are a bunch of mixed messages. Some predict a slow start. Manufacturers are cautiously optimistic. Housing remains uneven. Plus, homeowners are more price-sensitive. So how will High-Performance HVAC contractors fare?
Turning High Static Pressure into High-Performance HVAC™ Sales
The most successful contractors seem to have one thing in common — they test every system they touch. They don’t assume, don’t guess, and they verify. Al D’Ambola explains the power in this approach.
How Important is Combustion Analyzer Calibration?
NCI’s Jim Davis discusses the impact of combustion analyzer calibration on a tech’s ability to test and measure residential HVAC systems.
If You Don’t Measure, You’re Just Guessing™
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latest episodes
Ultra-Low GWP Refrigerants – What Contractors Need to Know – Recorded LIVE at AHR Expo 2026
David Richardson and Adam Mufich sit down with Todd Titus from HARDI to break down ultra-low GWP refrigerants, upcoming regulations, and the real-world trickle-down effects on contractors and consumers. We also dig into how HARDI is pushing back and advocating for the HVAC industry.
The Combustion Chronicles w/ Jim Davis – Combustion Efficiency
Jim Davis takes us through the real-world experiences that led him to uncover what actually affects combustion efficiency. Along the way, he challenges common trade myths and simplifies the basics of heat transfer, showing how they play a critical role in combustion.
When Duct Leakage Matters
Not all duct leakage is created equal. Steve Rogers from The Energy Conservatory explains the critical differences between leakage inside and outside the thermal envelope and how each affects comfort, efficiency, and performance. He also dives into diagnostic testing strategies that help uncover the real sources of airflow and comfort issues.