NORMALLY: $1,205
Sponsored by Southern California Edison
For qualifiying contractors*:
ONLY $50/DAY
Deliver true system performance and set your company apart
Residential HVAC System Performance & Residential Air Balancing
- Achieve two NCI Certifications with three days of training
(800) 633-7058
normally $1,205
Residential hvac System performance - 2 days, Residential air balancing - 1 day
certification course
Residential HVAC System Performance & Residential Air Balancing
Want to set your HVAC service company apart from your competition?
Are you ready to move beyond the SEER and AFUE trap? Did you know an estimated 50% of new HVAC equipment installations result in little or no energy saved, and even more end up with unresolved comfort issues? This training program provides the keys to delivering true system performance. True system performance leads to enhanced comfort, safety, and energy efficiency for your customers, plus greater revenues and profitability for your company.
Who should attend?
HVAC professionals, NCI certified Air Balancers, service technicians & managers, energy improvement contractors, installers & installation managers, salespeople & sales managers
*This special pricing is available exclusively to HVAC professionals who work in Southern California Edison’s territory. Your final registration is subject to verification for discount eligibility.
What are the Prerequisites?
To qualify for the Residential Air Balancing training, student must hold a current NCI certification (or must be registered to complete a class and certification exam), in one either Duct System Optimization and/or Residential System Performance
Discover more about NCI’s Residential System Performance & Residential Air Balancing Program:
In Residential HVAC System Performance ...
You and your field people will learn how to:
- Discover and repair hidden energy-draining comfort system defects other companies miss every time
- Reduce call-backs and increase customer satisfaction
- Guarantee results using NCI’s exclusive System Delivered Btu method
- Test both new and existing installations
- Provide real solutions through system renovations and documented results.
You Can Provide Certified Air Balancing Services
Enhance your company’s professional reputation with NCI’s exclusive nationally recognized Residential Air Balancing certification and establish yourself in your marketplace as the true air balancing expert. Increase revenue and profitability by offering professional in-house balancing services at margins far above the average service and equipment replacement margins. Establish yourself in your marketplace as a true air balancing expert, and the go-to professional to solve long-standing problems
What You Get
- 16 hours of live training over two-days, plus an optional eight hours on day three
- A printed workbook(s) that allows you to follow the class and perform written exercises
- A portable Field Reference Guide designed to help you perform field testing and diagnostics
- Numerous downloadable materials including NCI’s exclusive Test Procedures, Fan Performance and Duct Sizing Tables, Cooling Performance tables, Filter Sizing Procedures, Grille and Register Selection, Manufacturers Engineering Data Locators, Report Forms, and more – 41 downloads in all!
- By completing this class, you qualify for NCI’s Residential HVAC System Performance Specialist (and/or Residential Air Balancer) certification exam
- Qualify for 16 (or 24 with the bundle) NCI Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for recertifying up to two (or three) existing NCI certifications (additional recertification fees apply).
- Certificates and wallet cards upon passing certification exams and field testing
- 30 days of unlimited toll-free support
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Residential HVAC System Performance & Air Balancing Live, In-Person Overview
Day One Agenda - Residential HVAC System Performance
The Key Elements of HVAC System Performance
- Review the typical sales call and its shortcomings
- Overview of test methods to identify performance issues
- Test instruments review – the good, the bad and the ugly
- Testing principles of static pressure, airflow and temperature
- Verifying Btus at the equipment and at the registers
- Airflow testing and verification methods
- Static pressure measurement – a key diagnostic tool
- Measuring dry bulb temperatures and diagnostic properties
- Understanding total system performance
Day Two Agenda - Residential HVAC System Performance
Diagnose and Improve Poor System Performance
- Review of test methods, measurement and calculations
- Temperature, humidity and enthalpy measurement
- Equipment Btus versus delivered Btus at the registers
- Measuring airflow using NCI’s 3 test methods: Static Pressure/Fan Tables, Balancing Hood and Duct Traverse
- Rating operating HVAC system performance
- Sharing findings with customers in easy to understand terms
- Air distribution system renovation and repair
- Review ComfortMaxx™ and full test-in and test-out software
The day concludes with NCI’s exclusive Residential System Performance certification exam (optional)
(Optional) Day Three Agenda - Residential Air Balancing
Testing & Balancing Residential Systems
(Must have current Residential Air Balancing Certification or take the first 2 days of System Performance or Duct Optimization)
- History and purposes of balancing
- Measuring static pressure
- Using a balancing hood
- Performing an airflow traverse
- Preparing for a balancing project
- Setting fan airflow
- Air test and balance procedures
- Overcoming obstacles in the field
- Final testing and documentation
The day concludes with NCI’s exclusive Residential Air Balancing certification exam (optional)
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Course Qualifies for NATE, BPI, & Most State CEUs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I qualify as an SCE Contractor?
You must do work/offer services in Southern California Edison’s service territory. If you have any questions, contact us at 800 633-7058.
What is a typical training day like?
Generally in-person training days start at 8 AM and ends at either 4:30 or 5. Lunch and workbook are included. There are breaks throughout the day.
Can I take Residential Air Balancing by itself?
You must be currently certified in Duct System Optimization or Residential System Performance to enroll in Residential Air Balancing. If you are enrolled in Duct System Performance or Residential System Performance, you can enroll in Residential Air Balancing.
Does this class count towards renewing my NCI certifications?
Yes. This course for up to 24 hours. You can find all the details here on our Certification/Recertification page. Please contact us if you plan on also recertifying.
Does this class count for CEUs?
These classes are approved for NATE CEUs. Please see our page about CEU‘s for more information or ask us for more information about your specific situation.
What do I need to bring to the training?
Please bring pencils and a calculator, and be ready to learn. You will receive detailed instructions before the event.
How do I attend the training?
You’ll need a laptop, desktop computer or large tablet with internet. You won’t be able to participate well on a phone. You will receive detailed instructions before the event.