Editorials
Craftsmanship and Service: A Personal Story
The week of March 9th, 2026, Cleveland was under a severe storm alert. Around here, that can mean anything: late season snow piling up in hours, endless thunderstorms flooding yards, or — like this time — an abnormal gale force windstorm with gusts clocking in at over...
HVAC and Home Performance: Two Sides of the Same Coin
HVAC and Home Performance are inextricably tied at the hip. Whether you look at it through a building or an HVAC lens the four most important elements of High-Performance HVAC™ are safety, health, comfort, and energy efficiency. Any time you make changes to one side...
So How Do You Define an HVAC Emergency Anyway?
An emergency means different things to different people. From a customer’s point-of-view, how you — the HVAC contractor — define it matters. Read Mike Weil’s 0326 Today’s Word column to learn more.
Profiles
High-Performance HVAC™ Legacy of a Small Contractor
This month’s spotlight shines on the legacy of a small company that takes High-Performance HVAC very seriously. Meet Coziahr Heating & AC.
A Decade of Transformation, Purpose, and Performance
When we last profiled Daikin in 2016,they were making headlines with a bold strategy to revolutionize the HVAC industry. What’s changed in the last decade?. Mike Weil sits down with Doug Widenmann to find out. Read his story here:
August 2025 Spotlight: How Climatisation ACG Redefines High-Performance HVAC™
In the ever-evolving world of HVAC, standing still is never an option — especially when you’re a contractor operating in one of the most regulated, language-locked markets in North America. That’s why Anthony Woo and his company, Climatisation ACG, stand out. Based in...
High-Performance Product Reviews
April 2026 High-Performance HVAC Product Review
Written for HVAC Professionals by HVAC Professionals Evergreen Telemetry Door Pressure TAB Kit I recently had the opportunity to test out Evergreen Telemetry’s “Around-the-door probe.” The tool is available as part of their “Door Pressure TAB kit.” The tip is made of...
March 2026 High-Performance Product Review
Written by HVAC Professionals for HVAC Professionals Fieldpiece SMAN 482V Digital Manifold The Fieldpiece SMAN 482V is a well-thought-out evolution of the digital manifold. It is not a reinvention, but a refinement of tools and workflows technicians already rely on....
February 2026 High-Performance HVAC Product Review
Written by HVAC Professionals for HVAC Professionals Matrix Strap for Evergreen’s K-Tab Kit For decades the balancing industry has been responsible for meticulous measurements and tests. Techs accomplish this by completing contracted Testing, Adjusting and Balancing...
NCI Updates
April 2026 NCI Update
Member Podcasts Video Content Going Viral A growing wave of High‑Performance HVAC™ contractors is capturing national attention as views of their videos and podcasts surge across digital platforms. Among the leaders of this trend are creators like Anthony Woo and John...
March 2026 NCI Update
NCI Makes Big Splash at AHR Expo The team from National Comfort Institute (NCI) were everywhere during this year’s AHR Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Besides having a traditional booth (Booth SL1946) on the show floor, NCI Instructors ran educational...
February 2026 NCI Update
NCI Headquarters Building Construction Project Update National Comfort Institute’s (NCI) new headquarters and training facility in the eastern Tennessee town of White Pine is getting closer to completion! The building is fully under roof, with interior framing and...
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