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Cold-Weather Heat Pumps… But What About Dehumidification
Cold-Weather Heat Pumps… But What About Dehumidification? Predicted performance and design lessons from the OTR Green Building Electrification Project Setting the Stage: Historic Buildings, Modern Goals In 2024, HVAC 2 …
Learn MoreWhy Technical HVAC KPIs Drive Business Success
Intro: Beyond the SpreadsheetsMost HVAC companies obsess over the big numbers — revenue growth, customer retention, callbacks, marketing ROI.But here’s the truth: those “business KPIs” are just the symptoms. The real drivers live in the field, where technicians install, commission, service, and continue learning. By monitoring and improving technical KPIs, companies create ripple effects that transform their entire business performance.
Learn MoreThe Modern HVAC Superpower (And Why You May Not Have It)
Every HVAC company claims they have an edge. Some say it’s fast installs. Others say it’s having the biggest crew. But in today’s market, speed and size aren’t what set you apart.The real modern superpower is simple: Knowing exactly how the home was designed to perform — and proving how the system is performing today.Unfortunately, most contractors don’t have it.
Learn MoreFrom Delivering Comfort to Controlling It
From Delivering Comfort to Controlling ItHave you ever wondered why the HVAC 2 Home Performance® tagline is: “From Delivering Comfort to Controlling It”?It’s because in today’s homes, simply “delivering” comfort isn’t enough. Anyone can put in a piece of equipment and blow warm or cool air into a space. But true comfort—the kind that holds steady through heat waves, cold snaps, humidity swings, and daily life—only comes when it’s controlled.
Learn MoreThe Multifamily HVAC Oversizing Epidemic: Why Rule-of-Thumb Design is Failing Affordable Housing
Picture this: It’s the middle of summer in a brand-new “green certified” affordable housing development. The thermostat proudly reads 70°F, but the air inside is clammy. Residents complain of sticky nights, warped flooring, and that faint musty smell no one wants to talk about.This isn’t bad luck — it’s the predictable result of an epidemic that has plagued multifamily housing for more than a decade: oversized, single-stage HVAC systems.
Learn MoreWhy Your Air Conditioner Can’t Handle the Humidity Anymore: The Case for Decoupled Latent Capacity
1. The Moisture Myth“My AC removes humidity—why would I need anything else?”It’s a common belief—and technically true, in ideal conditions. But in the real world of modern construction? Not so much.Today’s high-efficiency systems spend most of their life in part-load mode, where they run low and slow to meet small temperature changes. That means short runtimes, mild coil temps, and minimal moisture removal.
Learn MoreYes, It’s Called a Heat Pump — and That’s the Right Name
Let’s get one thing straight:Just because we now have a bunch of different types of heat pumps doesn’t mean we need to rename the entire category.We’ve got:Traditional single-stage air-source heat pumpsInverter-driven variable capacity heat pumpsGround source (geothermal) heat pumpsWater-source heat pumpsAir-to-water heat pumpsMini-splits, multi-splits, VRF systemsAnd yes, the occasional online special held together by hope and duct tape
Learn MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HVAC 2 Home Performance® Named Official measureQuick® Certified Training Company
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHVAC 2 Home Performance® Named Official measureQuick® Certified Training CompanyCincinnati, OH -Knoxville Tn – July 31, 2025
Learn MoreHeat Pump Selection Isn’t About Tons — It’s About Trust
Part 2 of the “Permanent Load Reduction Specialists Are Really Agents of Change” SeriesBy Jeremy Begley, Founding Shareholder – HVAC 2 Home Performance®Most contractors are still sizing systems like it’s 2005. They lean on AHRI numbers, old rules of thumb, or whatever their supplier has on the truck. Then they’re shocked when the install underperforms—short cycles, high humidity, or emergency heat kicking in on mild days.Manual S 2024 changed that. It made one thing crystal clear:
Learn MorePermanent Load Reduction Specialists (AKA HVAC Home Performance Sales) Are Really Agents of Change
Let’s be real: most homeowners don’t call for help with their HVAC system because they’re dreaming about their energy bills.They call because something feels off.“The upstairs never cools.”“My baby’s room is always drafty.”“The air just feels damp and muggy.”“We’re running the heat, but my feet are freezing.”And most techs or salespeople respond the way they were trained: Look at the equipment. Suggest a replacement. Maybe upsell a smart thermostat.
Learn MoreThe Hidden Utility Tax: Why Rent Pricing Should Include HVAC Performance 2
The Utility Cost Nobody Sees — But Everybody PaysIn most multifamily apartments, tenants pay their own electric bill. On paper, this keeps rents stable. But buried inside those utility bills is a huge hidden cost that almost no one talks about — the true operating efficiency of the HVAC system.Two renters can live in identical units, with the same square footage, same floorplan, and even the same rent — but have completely different real-world housing costs, simply because one has an old HVAC system and the other has a newer one.
Learn MoreThe Hidden Utility Tax: Why Rent Pricing Should Include HVAC Performance 1
The Utility Cost Nobody Sees — But Everybody PaysIn most multifamily apartments, tenants pay their own electric bill. On paper, this keeps rents stable. But buried inside those utility bills is a huge hidden cost that almost no one talks about — the true operating efficiency of the HVAC system.Two renters can live in identical units, with the same square footage, same floorplan, and even the same rent — but have completely different real-world housing costs, simply because one has an old HVAC system and the other has a newer one.
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