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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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Innovation With Purpose: 2026 AHR Expo Awards
Are you attending the 2026 AHR Expo in Las Vegas? If you are a commercial HVAC contractors, here are some Innovation Winners you should check out:
Why LiDAR with Load Calcs Can Transform HVAC Contracting
LiDAR? What is that anyway? Anthony Kent from Basnett Plumbing and Heating explains and share how this technology is changing their business.
U.S. Commercial HVAC Market Is in Transition
The U.S. Commercial HVAC market is undergoing a lot of change. Editor Mike Weil explores these changes and what they may mean to your business. Read it here:
Identify Potential CO Issues with These Four Draft Pressure Tests
Draft pressure testing is one of the underrated measurements used to identify potential CO issues. Learn about four draft pressure tests that can help identify safety issues in customers’ homes.
How Trade Organizations Strengthen Your Brand
In today’s HVAC market, a strong brand isn’t built by advertising alone — it’s built on trust, credibility, and consistent proof that you do what you say you’ll do. For DiFilippo’s Service Company, that foundation comes from more than work ethic. Learn more here:
Branding that Sticks: How to Make Your Company Unforgettable
In the HVAC industry, the contractor is the brand — not the equipment, not the logo, not the fancy slogan. People buy from people they trust. Chuck Worley explains how this works in his service business.
If You Don’t Measure, You’re Just Guessing™
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latest episodes
The Future of Design with Tony Amadio
Tony Amadio is the President of First Dimension Software and the developer of TrueLoads, a residential HVAC system design application. He brings more than 18 years of engineering experience in the HVACR industry, along with a strong background in HVAC education. Tony holds a Master of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Central Florida.
In this episode, Tony compares different methods of load calculations. He also talks about the importance of accuracy and what makes heat balance different.
Behind the Measurements: Talking Air Balancing with Scott Fielder
This week, Adam sits down with Scott Fielder from Evergreen Telemetry for a conversation about commercial air balancing, field measurement, and the stories behind Evergreen’s innovative tools. If you’ve ever thought about getting into commercial air balancing, this episode is for you.
A Deep Dive with Ed Janowiak (ACCA’s Manager of HVAC Design Education)
In this episode, we sit down with Ed Janowiak to explore his journey of measuring heat pump performance. Ed shares how he first began exploring airflow and BTU calculations, and how the same challenges contractors face today were already present decades ago. We also cover practical ways to measure coefficient of performance and quick diagnostic tests that can give valuable insights into system health. Whether you’re a veteran or just getting started, Ed’s perspective shows why mastering the fundamentals of measurement is the key to solving comfort issues that never seem to go away.