HVAC

Checking Your Work: Properly Installed HVAC in High-Performance Homes


Description
Many AC’s and heat pumps are installed with faults that impact both their performance and efficiency. Come to this session to learn about a new RESNET/ACCA/ANSI standard with three simple field tests that can help a builder ensure they’re getting what they’ve paid for. Not only can this make for happier homeowners, fewer service calls, and lower utility bills, it can also unlock new points for homes with a HERS/ERI rating.

Learning Objectives:

Understand why HVAC installation faults are commonplace and how they can impact both performance and efficiency.
Hear about a new RESNET/ACCA/ANSI standard that will address this problem.
Learn the three field tests that can help a builder ensure their HVAC systems are performing properly.
Realize the HERS/ERI point potential for properly installed HVAC systems using this new standard.

Instructors: Dean Gamble & Greg Cobb

CEU's: 1 AIA, 1 BPI, 1 NAHB, 1 NARI, 1 RESNET, and 1 GENERAL

 **A maximum of 6 NAHB credits can be earned for entire Summit
Content
  • Checking Your Work: Properly Installed HVAC in High-Performance Homes
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed