The High-Performance HVAC Podcast

In this episode, Jim shares his stories from carbon monoxide investigations, deadly equipment failures, and the moments that shaped his career in combustion diagnostics and HVAC training.

Jim discusses contractor liability, ANSI standards, CO testing, and why “good enough” diagnostics can have serious consequences.

Featuring:

Casey Contreras - National Comfort Institute

Mark Hunt - National Comfort Institute

Jim Davis - National Comfort Institute

Adam Mufich and Casey Contreras sit down with Chris Hughes from The Energy Conservatory to break down the latest updates to the TrueFlow app and what they mean for HVAC contractors.

Learn how forecasting airflow can eliminate guesswork, what is pressure graphing and its use case, and how these tools can help you make faster, more confident decisions on the job.

Featuring: Adam Mufich - National Comfort Institute

Casey Contreras - National Comfort Institute

Chris Hughes - The Energy Conservatory

Ty Branaman dives into the hidden pitfalls of pulling a deep vacuum and more importantly, how to avoid them. From moisture behavior to evacuation strategy, this episode gets into the details that separate the guesswork from actual results.

The properties of air can be confusing, but it is important to have a basic understanding when working in the HVAC field. Learn how a clothes dryer works and how it relates to HVAC and psychrometrics. Ty made this conversation fun and educational by breaking complex topics down into relatable bite size pieces.

If you’ve ever struggled to make sense of what’s really happening inside a system, this conversation delivers clarity without watering down the details.

Featuring: Adam Mufich - National Comfort Institute

Casey Contreras - National Comfort Institute

Ty Branaman - GRIT Foundation

Casey Contreras and Adam Mufich are joined by Jason Esteves of Seitron Americas to discuss combustion analyzers, personal CO monitors, and the latest refrigerant tools. The conversation centers on real-world applications, safety, and accuracy in the field.

Featuring:

Casey Contreras - National Comfort Institute

Adam Mufich - National Comfort Institute

Jason Esteves - Seitron Americas

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Adam Mufich and Casey Contreras talk with Jeff Sturgeon about economizers, digging into installation challenges, the health and cognitive benefits of proper ventilation, and how saved data reveals real system performance.

Featuring:

Casey Contreras - National Comfort Institute

Adam Mufich - National Comfort Institute

Jeff Sturgeon - National Comfort Institute

In this episode, Adam Mufich and Casey Contreras interview Chris Hughes (The Energy Conservatory) and Roman Baugh (HVAC School) about cold-climate heat pumps and VRV systems. From charging to system-specific service tips, we break down what contractors need to get right in the field.

Featuring:

Adam Mufich - National Comfort Institute

Casey Contreras - National Comfort Institute

Chris Hughes - The Energy Conservatory

Roman Baugh - HVAC School

David Richardson and Adam Mufich sit down with Todd Titus from HARDI to break down ultra-low GWP refrigerants, upcoming regulations, and the real-world trickle-down effects on contractors and consumers. We also dig into how HARDI is pushing back and advocating for the HVAC industry.

Featuring:

Adam Mufich - National Comfort Institute

David Richardson - National Comfort Institute

Todd Titus, JD - HARDI

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Jim Davis takes us through the real-world experiences that led him to uncover what actually affects combustion efficiency. Along the way, he challenges common trade myths and simplifies the basics of heat transfer, showing how they play a critical role in combustion.

Featuring:

Adam Mufich - National Comfort Institute

Jim Davis - National Comfort Institute

David Richardson - National Comfort Institute

Not all duct leakage is created equal. Steve Rogers from The Energy Conservatory explains the critical differences between leakage inside and outside the thermal envelope and how each affects comfort, efficiency, and performance. He also dives into diagnostic testing strategies that help uncover the real sources of airflow and comfort issues.

Featuring:

Adam Mufich - National Comfort Institute

Steve Rogers - The Energy Conservatory

Tony Amadio is the President of First Dimension Software and the developer of TrueLoads, a residential HVAC system design application. He brings more than 18 years of engineering experience in the HVACR industry, along with a strong background in HVAC education. Tony holds a Master of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Central Florida.

In this episode, Tony compares different methods of load calculations. He also talks about the importance of accuracy and what makes heat balance different.

Featuring:

Adam Mufich - National Comfort Institute

Tony Amadio - First Dimension Software