The National Comfort Institute is committed to providing and maintaining a comprehensive set of values, standards, practices, and procedures governing the field of testing, balancing, and adjusting commercial environmental systems. Our members pledge to faithfully uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in the industry as a requisite to certification. NCI practical stands fully dedicated to the advancement of the testing and balancing field, and the support of those holding an NCI Commercial certification through training, communication, and leading-edge methodology.
The distinguishing characteristic of an NCI certified technician is the ability to prescribe solutions to the endless field conditions that prohibit an HVAC system from achieving balance and maximum field performance. Nearly all NCI technicians have extensive field experience in HVAC system repair, installation or service and possess skills required to troubleshoot the most difficult field conditions that can be revealed by their testing. These technicians test, diagnose and maximize the performance of over 200,000 HVAC systems per year.
Each certified technician subscribes to National Comfort Institute Practical Standards and Procedures. Over 100 testing procedures cover a full range of testing, balancing, adjusting, and diagnostic practices backed up by NCI reporting forms and ComfortMaxx™ Software.
In addition to traditional independent test reports, NCI certified technicians can provide an efficiency rating for the installed system. These ratings can be compared to the manufacturer’s equipment efficiency ratings to provide a unique view of system performance that is not offered anywhere else in the HVAC industry. CSER™ represents Cooling System Efficiency Rating and HSER™ is Heating System Efficiency Rating. Or utilize our ComfortMaxx™ Software.
NCI provides its certified technicians with toll free technical support. New field conditions affecting HVAC system performance are uncovered daily. Experienced support is available as a benefit of certification. Architects, engineers, and building maintenance staff are welcome to contact us with their questions and comments at 281-850-1304.
Metro Houston Certified Testing & Balancing Company
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