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 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.


Upcoming Training Schools:

CITR A & B:

March 22-26  Chicago, IL  click here for more information

To register, call (800) 933-5656 

 

CITR D BPI Certification Review and Exam

April 13-16 Atlanta, GA click here for full announcement

Contact CI at (800) 933-5656 to be on the priority notification list for future CITR D classes

Joe Cunningham Selling Skills Class

April 7-9  Atlanta, GA

$295 for CI Members

$650 for non-CI Members

More details to come 

 

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