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.
- 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.
- 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