Rob Minnick – Why Home Performance and HVAC are One

Rob Minnick – Why Home Performance and HVAC are One

Join industry veteran Rob Minnick as he shares his journey from traditional HVAC to a holistic home performance approach.

In this enlightening presentation from the 5th Annual HVAC/R Training Symposium, Rob explains why HVAC contractors need to consider the whole house when addressing comfort issues.

Key topics covered:

  • Rob’s background in HVAC and his eye-opening experience with home performance
  • The limitations of focusing solely on HVAC systems
  • How air leakage affects comfort and energy efficiency
  • The importance of continuous learning in the HVAC industry
  • Why blower door testing is crucial for diagnosing home comfort problems
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    Whether you’re an HVAC professional looking to expand your skills or a homeowner interested in understanding whole-house comfort, this presentation offers valuable insights into the intersection of HVAC and home performance.

    Buy your virtual tickets or learn more about the 6th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/symposium.

     

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