Corcoran - Comfortmaxx

What is a comfort system analysis?

Since the days when we began heating and cooling our homes, service agreements have only included checking the heating and cooling equipment. Until now, our industry has lacked the technology and the skills to include the duct system in your service agreement and measure the operating capacity of your system.

Until recently, when a system didn’t work, our only option was to replace the equipment. This often did little to improve system performance. Now we include the duct system and testing system performance as part of our service and are able to diagnose and pinpoint system deficiencies.

What will these tests tell us?

HeatMaxx and CoolMaxx reports offer a preliminary rating of your heating and cooling system’s level of performance. These reports have been created as an air conditioning and heating educational tool for customers of NCI contractors.

Part of our testing includes measuring air pressures in your system. From these tests we can determine the airflow through your system and verify the resistance through your air filters, coil, ductwork and registers. Using this and other data we can calculate the delivered BTUs from your system. High filter pressure, for example, can have a drastic effect on the performance of your system. Other system components can also affect comfort and performance in a similar way.

Think of your duct work as an interstate highway. While all lanes are open the traffic (air) runs smoothly. But with blockage or incorrect flow the traffic (air) backs up and won’t heat/cool your rooms properly.

My furnace is new; why do I need any analysis?

It’s easy to assume that if you have the most recent model of furnace or air conditioner in your home, you should have the most efficient system possible. But unlike a self contained stove or refrigerator, your air conditioning and heating system depends on a series or ducts and registers winding through your home. HeatMaxx and CoolMaxx rate the live operating efficiency of the entire installed system. This has been previously unavailable to homeowners.

What Happens Once I Get My Maxx Report?

Your HeatMaxx and ComfortMaxx Report is a first step in analyzing your system. If you are happy with your delivered efficiency, no further steps need to be taken. If, however, you find you are only getting 50, 60 or 70 percent of the rated equipment capacity, you may want to have further testing and diagnosis completed to determine how performance can be improved. Our company is well equipped to provide you with the testing and knowledge to enable you to make your best decision possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION: What is my commitment if I agree to have the HeatMaxx or CoolMaxx test done. ANSWER: There is no obligation, these tests are done as part of our service program and so that we (and you) can understand your total comfort system better.

QUESTION: What is my commitment if I agree to have the HeatMaxx or CoolMaxx test done?
ANSWER: There is no obligation, these tests are done as part of our service program and so that we (and you) can understand your total comfort system better.

QUESTION: What is the cost of the testing?
ANSWER: There’s no additional cost for the HeatMaxx and CoolMaxx testing. It’s part of our normal service. After the initial testing, we’ll present you with preliminary system efficiency information. If there are deficiencies, we can perform more in-depth testing and analysis for a complete picture of what needs to be done to maximize your system’s performance.

QUESTION: Does the test disrupt my furnace or air conditioner?
ANSWER: No. We actually perform the test while your system is running under normal operating
conditions. We will drill a few harmless test holes in your system, but we’ll plug them when we are finished.

QUESTION: Can any contractor perform a HeatMaxx or CoolMaxx procedure?
ANSWER: No. Only NCI certified contractors are authorized by NCI to use the HeatMaxx and
CoolMaxx test procedures.

HeatMaxx™ & CoolMaxx™
Comfort System Analysis Service

Your home heating and cooling system may not be delivering the comfort and efficiency you’re paying the utility company for. HeatMaxx and CoolMaxx reports provide a preliminary snapshot of your comfort system’s delivered performance.

What Air Balancing Can Do For Your System?

It’s not uncommon to find a system 30% to 50% low on airflow. Air passes through the equipment and carries the heating or cooling inside. The effectiveness of the equipment is entirely dependent on the amount of airflow. When your certified technician measures the airflow he can "see" system performance. With this information he can diagnose, repair and balance the duct system for maximum system performance. The end result is rooms that are the same temperature, cleaner air, better humidity control and real energy savings.

How Does Air Balance Effect SER Ratings?

When an certified technician measures the SER™ of your system, the test reveals the ratio of actual heating or cooling delivery compared to the rated amount the equipment produced when the manufacturer tested the equipment. For example if an air conditioner worked perfectly, it would be rated at a CSER™ of 100%. But if it only delivered half the cooling, the CSER would be 50%. In simple terms, 14 SEER air conditioning equipment could only operate like 7 SEER equipment.