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The High-Performance HVAC Podcast – Episode 104

Released April 2025

HVAC Diagnostic Workflows and Training Paths

Recorded live at AHR Expo 2025

Adam Mufich and Dominick Guarino of National Comfort Institute talk with Steve Rogers and Chris Hughes of The Energy Conservatory about the Air Upgrade™ process and how that has changed the path of airflow testing. Testing is at the center of it.

The group shares how the three most common problems are Airflow Airflow Airflow. According to Chris Hughes, a long-time student of NCI, “airflow is the least taught subject in trade school, and it all starts with a deeper understanding of static pressure.” Chris and Steve Rogers share how TEC’s Trueflow app dovetails with NCI training, and how each of the three NCI tests work TEC’s tools and software.

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Featuring:

  • Adam Mufich – National comfort Institute
  • Dominick Guarino – National Comfort Institute
  • Steve Rogers – The Energy Conservatory
  • Chris Hughes – The Energy Conservatory

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