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STREAMLINE AIR CONDITIONING PERFORMING HVAC PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSTICS AND CERTIFICATION FOR HOME BUILDERS
Posted : (January 20, 2003)
by Anonymous
Cave Creek, Arizona, January 20, 2003— Streamline air conditioning introduced the HVAC Performance Diagnostic system to a few local builders. The HVAC Performance-based technology developed allows builders to address one of the most common sources of complaints by new homebuyers, those related to heating and cooling systems, before they occupy the home. As a result of utilizing Streamline, builders can provide consumers with better comfort and the assurance that their new homes are equipped with the most energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, which consume as much as one-half of all energy used in the home.
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“Identifying the true performance after a complete system is installed, is essential for optimizing energy efficiency, comfort, and indoor air quality. We ensure builders that the heating and cooling systems are properly installed before a home is occupied. We see benefits from this not only for the builders but the installing contractors as well. Reduced callbacks saves the contractors in unnecessary costs as well as possible litigation complaints such as mold issues caused by improperly installed systems. We want the homeowner to be comfortable as well as happy with their builder and installing HVAC contractor. |
| I think we proved our point when we completed a tract of 110 homes. A year after all homeowners moved in only one HVAC related service call was recorded and it was for a rattling register. This is unheard of in Arizona, proving HVAC Performance Testing does work,” said Mark Prinz, President, Streamline Air Conditioning LLC. |
“Through our 25 years experience in the retrofit and new construction segments, we’ve found that problems exist in the HVAC systems of approximately 80 percent of the homes we’ve tested,” said Randy Carlson, CEO Streamline Air Conditioning LLC. “Our high level of diagnostics, allows contractors and home builders to completely identify ways to improve the performance of their heating and cooling system installations. Unqualified technicians, a new tool or so called computerized testing systems could not produce this level of highly accurate diagnostics, it requires an extreme amount of experience and dedication.”
Streamline is an independent testing company for Arizona. This ensures that the highest level of unbiased professional quality is maintained.
How The HVAC Performance Diagnostics Works
Streamline identifies problems related to the airflow through the duct system, as well as the actual real time performance of the heating and cooling equipment. The proper condensate removal is tested to avoid any type of water related issues. If problems exist, they are identified and corrected before the home is occupied, the system is then re-tested to assure compliance as well as the prevention of heating and cooling-related customer complaints.
The equipment used includes a laptop computer with special software, portable printer, digital photography, engineering flow hoods and sensors, which are all NIST calibration traceable. These sensors are placed at supply and return air ducts in attic or crawlspace areas and at the air conditioning condensing unit outside the home. A system technician then analyzes both the airflow and refrigeration sides of the HVAC system. The ductwork is inspected to verify Uniform Mechanical Code Compliance and integrity. The insulation is inspected in the attics to also verify compliance. The resulting data allows the technician to provide the builder with a computer-generated report documenting if the HVAC system is properly installed and operating per manufactures and industry specifications. If problems exist, our system generates recommended corrective actions.
For more information on Streamline Air Conditioning LLC, go to www.streamline-ac.com
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