The High-Performance HVAC Podcast

In this episode, we unpack the difference between pushy, outdated sales tactics and data-driven conversations that build trust. Al D’Ambola shares highlights from his Summit presentation, including how to make measurements relatable for homeowners and a creative approach to following up with customers. Whether you’re a contractor aiming to boost credibility or a homeowner tired of sales gimmicks,...

In this episode, Vince Lopez shares a real-world situation where another contractor claimed a furnace was safe, but testing revealed a dangerous situation. Vince walks us through how he identified the issue and provided a solution, and why education and proper testing are critical to protecting our customers. Featuring: Adam Mufich - National Comfort Institute Casey Contreras - National Comfort In...

In this episode, Jim Ball shares practical strategies for making your service department not only stand out but thrive as a profitable part of your business. From setting your team apart in a crowded market to implementing systems that boost efficiency and customer satisfaction. Whether you’re an owner, manager, or technician looking for fresh ideas, you’ll leave with actionable insights you can s...

Adam, Casey, and John break down the often-overlooked side of indoor air quality—how some IAQ devices can actually create harmful byproducts in your home. They explore the pros and cons of different filtration types, when to use each, and why not all “clean air” products are created equal. If you care about what you’re customers are breathing, this episode will help you make more thoughtful recomm...

Adam, Casey, and Mark swap some wild (and a little scary) stories about the surprising places carbon monoxide can show up. They chat about the risks of not testing, what the Wanton Act means for liability, and why ignoring it isn’t worth it. Technician safety should always be a concern, so they share simple, real-world tips on how to start protecting yourself and your customers from this silent da...

Adam and David discuss field conditions and factors that affect comfort and performance. They examine why design doesn’t always equal reality and the risks of ignoring proper sizing and selection. The dangers of oversized equipment and how it affects both the duct system and comfort are also discussed. They share simple tips to estimate field delivered equipment and system capacity to troubleshoot...

Adam and David share their recent field experiences testing NCI’s ComfortMaxx powered by measureQuick. They discuss testing challenges, like fan airflow measurement, zoned systems, the importance of processes and checklist, and why you should label your smart probes. Their discoveries highlight the differences between the HVAC equipment and system and how the oversized equipment performed like it...

Join NCI's Dominick Guarino and David Richardson as they explore the origins of Summit, some of the most memorable moments, and the spirit of Summit that makes this event so different from most industry events.

Featuring: Adam Mufich – National Comfort Institute Dominick Guarino – National Comfort Institute Bryan Orr – HVAC School/Kalos Services/GRIT Foundation Leilani Orr – Kalos Services/GRIT Foundation Adam and Dominick talk with Bryan and Leilani Orr to get the inside scoop on GRIT Foundation, a new non-profit organization dedicated to educating young people about careers in skilled trades including...

Featuring: Adam Mufich – National comfort Institute Dominick Guarino – National Comfort Institute Steve Rogers – The Energy Conservatory Chris Hughes – The Energy Conservatory 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 i...

Featuring: David Richardson – National Comfort Institute Ty Branaman – GRIT Foundation/Love2HVAC Ben Lipscomb P.E. – National Comfort Institute Adam Mufich – National Comfort Institute Today’s Heat Pumps are not your grandad’s Oldsmobile. David Richardson brings together some champions of heat pump retrofits to talk about their experiences with them – including a teaser for a new upcoming NCI clas...

Featuring: Adam Mufich – National Comfort Institute Al D’Ambola – National Comfort Institute Chuck Worley – Worley Home Services Chuck Worley from Worley Home Services tells his story of successes and failures in building HVAC companies over nearly 3 decades. Chuck shares his experiences on the path to High-Performance HVAC and his NCI training. He then delves into how being noticed and remembered...

Featuring: Adam Mufich – National Comfort Institute, Inc Craig Migliaccio – AC Service Tech, LLC Adam and Craig discuss the challenges and opportunities with A2L refrigerants, and how contractors can stay on top of this rapidly changing area. Craig also shares numerous insights published in his new book, “2nd Edition Refrigerant Charging and Service Procedures for Air." This podcast was recorded l...