Establish yourself in your marketplace as the true air balancing expert
Residential Air Balancing
- More and more HVAC and energy professionals are discovering the importance of testing and balancing their installations for maximum system comfort and efficiency.
- Many building departments and utility programs now require balancing reports.
- Your ability to air balance your customers’ HVAC systems will keep you ahead of the competition!
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as low as: $694
one-day in-person
certification course
Residential Air Balancing
Once you're trained in Duct System Optimization and/or Residential HVAC System Performance, you can provide Certified Air Balancing on your installations with this additional day of training and testing
More and more HVAC and energy professionals are discovering the importance of testing and balancing their installations for maximum system comfort and efficiency. Your ability to air balance your customers’ HVAC systems will keep you ahead of the competition!
Who should attend?
HVAC Professionals, NCI Certified Air Balancers, Service Technicians & Managers, Energy Improvement Contractors, Installers & Installation Managers, Salespeople & Sales Managers.
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 either Duct System Optimization and/or Residential System Performance.
Discover more about NCI’s Residential Air Balancing Program:
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.
Learn how to increase revenue and profitability by offering professional in-house balancing services at margins far above the average service and equipment replacement margins
Unique HVAC Industry Certification
For the first time, the HVAC Industry has a certification that addresses the vital importance of airflow in the residential HVAC system. By taking this class and passing the exam at the end of the training day, you will earn NCI’s exclusive Residential Air Balancer certification.
This is the only certification of its kind and once earned, will set you light years ahead of your competition. Add this to your company’s portfolio of High-Performance HVAC NCI certifications and deliver balanced systems to all your customers.
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; Pre-balance checklist; Duct Traverse forms, charts, and procedures, and so much more – 23 downloads in all!
- By completing this class, you qualify for NCI’s Duct System Optimization 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).
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Residential Air Balancing Live, In-person Overview
Agenda
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)
Residential Air Balancing Live, Online Overview
Once you’re trained in Duct System Optimization and/or Residential HVAC System Performance, you can provide Certified Air Balancing on your installations with this additional training and online exam. Eligibility will be confirmed.
Day One Agenda (Four Hours Online, Live)
- Introduction and Webinar Logistics
- History and Purposes of Balancing
- Airflow Traverse – Part 1
- Airflow Traverse – Part 2 – with hands-on demo
Day Two Agenda (Four Hours Online, Live)
- Preparing for System Balancing
- Air Test and Balance Procedures – with hands-on demo
- Overcoming Balancing Obstacles
- Final Testing and Documentation
Regular price:
$1,170
NCI Member pricing:
$1,112
Certification Fees:
Certification exams are offered on the last day of training. Duct System Optimization Specialist and/or Residential Air Balancer certification exam – $95 per exam.
NCI certifications are valid for two years. Recertification is achieved with 8 hours of NCI continuing education.
Recertification Fees:
With paid Duct System Optimization and Residential Air Balancing class and certification exam above: Add $95 per 8-hour qualifying recertification – maximum three recertifications.
Recertification Training Fees:
Recertification only: 8-hours of Duct System Optimization (training included – no certification exam): $465 per Recertification
NCI Training Bucks:
NCI Member earn $56 NCI Bucks!
NCI Member with Learning Excellence Program earn $167 NCI Bucks!
regular price:
$730
nci member pricing:
$694
Certification Fees:
Certification exam – $95 per exam.
NCI certifications are valid for two years. Recertification is achieved with 8 hours of NCI continuing education.
Recertification Fees:
With paid Residential Air Balancing and certification exam above: Add $95 per 8-hour qualifying recertification – maximum one recertifications.
Recertification Training Fees:
Recertification only: 8-hours of Residential Air Balancing (training included – no certification exam): $465 per Recertification
NCI Training Bucks:
NCI Member earn $35 NCI Bucks!
NCI Member with Learning Excellence Program earn $104 NCI Bucks!
Upcoming Duct System Optimization or Residential HVAC System Performance & Residential Air Balancing Events:
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Course Qualifies for NATE, BPI, & Most State CEUs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Online, live events: This training is held in four hour chunks online. See specific events for times. You will be able to log in earlier to try to reduce problems. These events are all lead live by one of NCI’s experienced instructors. There are breaks every hour.
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 online 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.