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CITR-1: Building Science For HVAC Contractors

This three day class teaches the fundamentals of building science. It provides a solid introduction for all HVAC personnel on the “beyond the box” causes of:

hot and cold spots,
excess dust, black sooting and staining,
high or low humidity,
Carbon Monoxide,
and high utility bills.

You’ll learn how to:

diagnose and repair duct leakage,
diagnose and solve pressure imbalances caused by duct leakage, door closure, PAV’s,
how to identify and fix common big thermal envelope problems, including leaky recessed can lights and pull down stairs,
understand the impacts of high or low infiltration rates,
and sell a Whole House Health and Comfort Checkup on a service call

Review quizzes are provided for each section. Recommended for all HVAC personnel.

CITR-2: Duct Pressure, Airflow and Leakage Diagnostics

This one and a half day class teaches how to perform residential air distribution diagnostics, air balancing, leakage testing, and airflow/pressure renovations.
Hands on training is provided on:

measuring external static pressure,
measuring coil and filter pressure drops,
measuring air velocity into grilles and in ducts,
using a flow hood.

You’ll learn:

five uses to interpret static pressure
the implications of low or high total airflow
all the possible duct renovation solutions to low air flow or poor distribution
the basics of duct design, with common mistakes to avoid
the truth about common myths and misconceptions about airflow, static pressure and air balancing accuracy

Recommended for all HVAC personnel.

CITR-3: Diagnostic Sales & Marketing

This one day class teaches how to incorporate Whole House and Air Distribution Diagnostics into a replacement sales call, or a Whole House Comfort Checkup.
This workshop is designed for Comfort Consultants who need to present the results to the homeowner. Owners and sales managers should also attend.

You’ll learn:

little known sales and education tips for using the Infiltrometer blower door, flow hood, static pressure gauge, digital manometer, anemometer, infrared thermometer, & smoke puffer
how to use the EPA Energy Star HVAC Investor software to upsell and prove the value of buying repairs along with a replacement
how to use diagnostic testing to get both parties together and be the last one in
proven ways to generate slow times Checkup leads
pricing labor intensive repairs
how to handle common objections

CITR-4: Psychrometrics, Humidity & Mold Control for HVAC Contractors

This three day advanced seminar focuses on how to control indoor humidity.

Effects Of Excessive Indoor Humidity
Real World Applied Psychrometrics
Why Ducts and Air Handlers Sweat and How To Stop It
Why Windows Sweat & How To Stop It
Moisture Transport Mechanisms Explained
Moisture Sources, From Inside & Out
Effects Of Outside Air Infiltration & Ventilation
Moisture Source Inspection Procedures
How To Measure Humidity, Short & Long Term
Known Problems With Current High Efficiency AC Models and Controls
How Poor Dehumidification Leads To Higher Energy Bills and Mold Grow
Why High Efficiency AC Often Doesn’t Save What Is Promised
How To Maximize AC Dehumidification
How Air Balancing Can Lead To Increased Mold
The Pros and Some Cons Of Variable Speed Blowers, and How To Avoid Them
How To Select, Sell & Install De-humidifiers
Why Floors Cup & Warp
Wet Attics and Ice Dams
Health Effects Of Live and Dead Mold
Why Mold Testing Is Usually Bogus

CITR-5: Ventilation System Selection & Design

This one-day workshop teaches the fundamentals of residential ventilation system selection and installation. Compliant with the new ASHRAE 62 standard.

CITR-6: Duct Sealing and Thermal Envelope Repair

This three day hands-on field workshop is for installers. Teaches how to fix a wide array of duct leakage and building envelope leakage sites.

Covers:

Appropriate materials, products and application techniques for sealing duct leaks (duct mastics, tapes, caulks, duct board)
Appropriate materials, products and application techniques for sealing a wide range of thermal envelope air leaks and bypasses
How to safely seal recessed can lights
How to seal and insulate pull down stairs and kneewall doors
How to add insulation to attic kneewalls
How to apply radiant barrier foils & paint
Appropriate materials and application techniques for closing crawlspaces
How to remove existing attic insulation using a gas powered vacuum
How to blow in attic insulation, and more

CITR-7: CO Analyst Training and Certification

This two-day certification workshop teaches how to properly measure CO in vented appliances.

CITR-8: Closed Crawlspace Retrofitting

This one-day workshop teaches how to retrofit crawlspaces to be closed and dry.

CITR-9: In-Field Diagnostics Implementation Training

A two-day workshop for individual companies on how to implement diagnostics into an HVAC business and get buy-in from all field and office personnel. Includes orientation meeting for member company staff, as well as in-field testing of houses.

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Please call for prices, to register, or for more information on upcoming classes: (800) 933-5656