Overview of the

HVAC System Quality Installation (QI)

Contractor Checklist
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 Overview of the
HVAC System Quality Installation (QI)
Contractor Checklist
Overview

• Purpose of the HVAC System QI Contractor Checklist.

• Discussion of credentialing requirements for HVAC
contractors.
• How to learn more and get started.

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 Importance of HVAC
Quality Installation and Performance

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Why is HVAC quality installation
and performance important?

Correct Sizing
Increased Energy Efficiency
& Installation
Greater Comfort
Ventilation
Improved Durability
Sealed, Insulated Improved Indoor Air Quality
& Balanced Ducts

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HVAC System Quality Installation
Contractor Checklist
Design

Installation

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Sections 1-5:
HVAC system design
Ventilation
Design
Heating & Cooling
Design Calculations

HVAC Equipment
Selection

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Sections 6-12:
In-field quality installation
Refrigerant
Testing Compressor Condenser

Metering
Evaporator Device
Electrical & Airflow
Measurements
150 btu 150 btu

Air Balancing 100 btu

Drain Pan & System 100 btu 100 btu

Controls
300 btu’s out & 300 btu’s in

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Participation and Credentialing
Requirements

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Contractor participation in the
ENERGY STAR Certified Homes program

• Contractors must be EPA

credentialed to
participate.
• HVAC QI Training & H-QUITO H-QUITO
Oversight Organizations
(H-QUITOs) provide the H-QUITO
credential, plus training
& oversight. HVAC HVAC HVAC
Contractor Contractor Contractor

HVAC HVAC
Contractor Contractor
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How to Learn More
& Get Started

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ENERGY STAR resources

an HVAC contractor credentialing program

Join www.energystar.gov/newhomesHVAC

ENERGY STAR partners

Find www.energystar.gov/partnerlocator

the technical guidelines

Read www.energystar.gov/newhomesguidelines

questions
Ask energystarhomes@energystar.gov

@energystarhomes

facebook.com/energystar
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