ACI Home Performance Conference 2008

COMF 1 - Working with Technicians to Correct Low Air Flow

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 · 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Without proper air flow, other air conditioning system improvements such as charge correction and duct sealing should not be attempted. Low air flow should be corrected before proceeding with other measures but how can a building performance technician communicate this need effectively with an HVAC service technician to get the intended result? Hear about lessons learned through one program's experience in over one thousand northeast homes.

By attending this session, participants will

Learn why proper air flow is critical to total system performance
See results of air flow testing before and after service and compare results of different testing methods (flow plate, Duct Blaster^TM, static pressure drop)
Learn techniques to communicate low flow issues to HVAC service personnel and to understand their language for positive results

Keyword(s): air flow, central air conditioning, communication, diagnostics, duct sealing, duct system, education, existing homes, forced air, HVAC, lessons learned, residential
Type: 100 Minute Session
Track: Delivering Comfort & Energy Reductions
CEU: Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI)

Course Presenter(s):

Previous Page Back to Top