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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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Building Talent From the Inside Out: Redefining HVAC Tech Recruiting
By growing talent from within, investing in continuous training, and fostering a culture of respect and opportunity, Cardinal Heating is not only building a workforce — they believe they are helping to develop the future of the HVAC industry. Read more here.
CO Never Takes A Vacation: Why Monitoring Should Be a Standard Practice
We work in the High-Performance HVAC world. We hold ourselves to a higher standard — not just in terms of comfort and efficiency, but also in health and safety. Monitoring for CO isn’t a nice extra. It’s a core to the job. Check out Mark Hunt’s article on the importance of carrying a personal CO monitor, using it every day, on every call. As he writes, “The life you save may not just be your customer’s. It might be your own.”
We Need to Evolve Into High-Performance HVAC Craftsmen
Somewhere along the way, Contractor Paul Wieboldt realized the industry he loved was being driven into mediocrity — not by malice, but by momentum. He says, “Bad habits became standard practices. Systems were oversized, ducts were undersized, and comfort became a crap shoot.” Read his suggestions for HVAC contractors everywhere.
UPDATE: Total HVAC System Rating with ComfortMaxx™ & measureQuick®
One of the most significant challenges our industry faces is understanding the difference between HVAC equipment and the HVAC system. For example, many contractors and their customers believe the equipment and the system are the same. That is NOT necessarily true. …
10 Steps to Solving Common Inverter Problems
If you’re like me, your journey with inverter-driven systems started with a mix of curiosity, confusion, and maybe a little frustration. These systems are powerful, efficient, and sometimes downright unpredictable. They promise all the efficiency in the world,...
Maintenance Agreements: Transforming Our HVAC Business
When we first launched our maintenance agreement program at Hearn Plumbing, Heating, and Air, it looked a lot like everyone else’s — simple checkups, basic service visits. This was a great way to smooth out our shoulder seasons. However, as we adopted High-Performance...
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latest episodes
Defining Clean Air with John Ellis
Adam, Casey, and John break down the often-overlooked side of indoor air quality—how some IAQ devices can actually create harmful byproducts in your home. They explore the pros and cons of different filtration types, when to use each, and why not all “clean air” products are created equal. If you care about what you’re customers are breathing, this episode will help you make more thoughtful recommendations.
Below the Beep: The CO Danger You’re Missing
Adam, Casey, and Mark swap some wild (and a little scary) stories about the surprising places carbon monoxide can show up. They chat about the risks of not testing, what the Wanton Act means for liability, and why ignoring it isn’t worth it, and more…
Beyond Proper Equipment Sizing and Selection
Adam and David discuss field conditions and factors that affect comfort and performance. They examine why design doesn’t always equal reality and the risks of ignoring proper sizing and selection. The dangers of oversized equipment and how it affects both the duct system and comfort are also discussed.