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). This year’s theme, “Navigating Your Way to High Performance,” set the tone for an event designed to guide contractors through today’s industry challenges and toward greater success.

Dominick Guarino, CEO
and President of National
Comfort Institute.

For more than two decades, Summit has been the premier gathering place for like-minded professionals committed to raising the bar in HVAC system performance, customer service, and business growth. Each year builds on the last, and 2025 did not disappoint. Attendees shared fresh perspectives, actionable strategies, and experienced hands-on training opportunities that are immediately applicable in their businesses.

A Compass for Success

Summit isn’t just about attending sessions — it’s about charting a course toward measurable results. Workshops and general sessions focused on system performance testing, innovative sales strategies, leadership development, and the latest technologies shaping the HVAC landscape.

Speaking of leadership, the Daikin-sponsored Welcome Event kicked Summit off with great food, live music, and a lot of camaraderie. The networking began right away setting the stage for the entire week.

One of the highlights was PerformanceTown, NCI’s hands-on training environment, where participants tested and diagnosed real HVAC systems under the guidance of industry experts. This interactive approach allowed contractors to discover hidden defects and refine their diagnostic skills in real time.

Contractors gathered in the Austin heat to enjoy cold beverages,
tasty Texas fare, and great camaraderie.

This year, PerformanceTown was presented in two sessions: the first featured Airflow Testing and Diagnostics. In this session, NCI Instructor Andrew Smith demonstrated static pressure testing and airflow profiling using the latest instruments to accurately measure total airflow at the equipment and diagnose common issues.

Then, the second session focused on Total System Performance. NCI Instructor Jeff Sturgeon helped participants use the latest instruments and software to verify total system performance using NCI’s ComfortMaxx™ application on the measureQuick® platform.

The Summit compass for success continued with a keynote presentation by Contractor Chuck Worley of Worley Home Services, Yorktown, VA. His address on how to Dominate Your Market with Irresistible Branding was about how he created sustainable success through strategic brand differentiation, not just competitive pricing.

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