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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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2025 NCI Summit Award Winners

2025 NCI Summit Award Winners

Each year, High-Performance HVAC contractors are recognized for excellence in their businesses during the NCI Annual Summit. Here are this year’s winners …

Breathing Better: Contractors Are Redefining IAQ

Breathing Better: Contractors Are Redefining IAQ

Indoor air quality (IAQ) is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity. In this round table-like discussion, five HVAC professionals share how they are changing how they think about the air inside customer homes.

Summit 2025 Sets the Stage for Next Year and Beyond

Summit 2025 Sets the Stage for Next Year and Beyond

High-Performance HVAC™ contractors from across North America converged in Austin, TX, from September 9–12, 2025, for the 22nd Annual High-Performance HVAC™ Summit, hosted by the National Comfort Institute (NCI). Here is a recap of that event.

CO Never Takes A Vacation: Why Monitoring Should Be a Standard Practice

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.”

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latest episodes

Furnace Safety: Correcting Hazardous Operation with Vince Lopez

Furnace Safety: Correcting Hazardous Operation with Vince Lopez

In this episode, Vince Lopez shares a real-world situation where another contractor claimed a furnace was safe, but testing revealed a dangerous situation. Vince walks us through how he identified the issue and provided a solution, and why education and proper testing are critical to protecting our customers.

Service That Stands Out

Service That Stands Out

In this episode, Jim Ball shares practical strategies for making your service department not only stand out but thrive as a profitable part of your business. From setting your team apart in a crowded market to implementing systems that boost efficiency and customer satisfaction. Whether you’re an owner, manager, or technician looking for fresh ideas, you’ll leave with actionable insights you can start using right away.

Defining Clean Air with John Ellis

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.

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