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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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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 have the culture and tools to take the lead. Read more here …
Field-Proven Diagnostic Protocols for Peak Combustion Performance
Why do we need diagnostic protocols? NCI’s Jim Davis takes you through the reasoning and importance of this methodology.
Servicing Heat Pumps Is NOT Rocket Science
Modern heat pumps require slightly different protocols, but are no more difficult to do than before. Its simply a matter of training. Contractor Roman Baugh of Kalos Services shares his thoughts.
Advancing TAB Performance Through Field-Driven Diagnostics
This industry needs more professionals who do testing, adjusting, and balancing of commercial HVAC systems using diagnostics. Scott Fielder of Evergreen Telemetry explains.
If You Don’t Measure, You’re Just Guessing™
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latest episodes
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.
Stop Guessing Airflow: TrueFlow Forecasting & Pressure Graphing Explained
Adam Mufich and Casey Contreras sit down with Chris Hughes from The Energy Conservatory to break down the latest updates to the TrueFlow app and what they mean for HVAC contractors.
Learn how forecasting airflow can eliminate guesswork, what is pressure graphing and its use case, and how these tools can help you make faster, more confident decisions on the job.
The Science Behind Evacuation and Air
Ty Branaman dives into the hidden pitfalls of pulling a deep vacuum and more importantly, how to avoid them. From moisture behavior to evacuation strategy, this episode gets into the details that separate the guesswork from actual results.
The properties of air can be confusing, but it is important to have a basic understanding when working in the HVAC field. Learn how a clothes dryer works and how it relates to HVAC and psychrometrics. Ty made this conversation fun and educational by breaking complex topics down into relatable bite size pieces.
If you’ve ever struggled to make sense of what’s really happening inside a system, this conversation delivers clarity without watering down the details.