Written by HVAC Professionals for HVAC Professionals

ComfortMaxx™ Workflows in measureQuick®

Last summer I spent a few weeks testing the new ComfortMaxx™ cooling workflow project in the measureQuick® app. There’s a slight learning curve since this workflow uses a capture hood and follows a new process for measureQuick users. ComfortMaxx allows technicians to quickly generate a report from airflow testing that grades the HVAC equipment and the duct system. This data provides guidance on where there may be system deficiencies.

ComfortMaxx relies on four primary measurements: equipment airflow, delivered airflow, equipment Btus, and delivered Btus.

In the past, calculating these values by hand took a significant amount of time in the field. Once familiar with the workflow however, these measurements can be captured almost instantly. The only hurdle is the upfront investment for new airflow testing tools.

Necessary tools include:

• Capture hood
• Single or dual port manometer (preferably smart manometers), or Digital TrueFlow® grid
• Minimum of four Bluetooth psychrometers (but preferably eight or more for higher accuracy).

During my first use, airflow testing a single-story, 1,500-square-foot home took less than an hour and a half. After gaining experience, I was able to complete projects much more efficiently. One standout feature is the automatically generated PDF report that gives customers a visual representation of their system’s performance.

If you have these tools available, I recommend trying ComfortMaxx in measureQuick because it effectively grades your customers’ duct system and equipment, while diagnosing pesky comfort issues.

If you are a measureQuick user and NCI member, learn how to connect ComfortMaxx here: ncilink.com/mq2CM.

— By Adam Mufich, NCI Instructor