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David Richardson

David Richardson serves the HVAC industry as a curriculum developer and trainer at National Comfort Institute, Inc. (NCI). NCI specializes in training that focuses on improving, measuring, and verifying HVAC and Building Performance.

If you’re an HVAC contractor or technician interested in learning more about high-precision pressure measurement, contact Richardson at davidr@ncihvac.com. NCI’s website www.nationalcomfortinstitute.com is full of free technical articles and downloads to help you improve your professionalism and strengthen your company.

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Rob Falke.

Duct Dynasty: Three Things Rob Falke Taught Me About AIR

David richardson
David Richardson
May 14, 2022
2 Comments
While all the technical principles I learned from Rob Falke were valuable concepts, the most beneficial lessons I learned from him were about life.
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Static Pressure Measurement Device.

Time to Consider Pascals for Static Pressure Measurements

David richardson
David Richardson
April 15, 2022
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Is it time for our industry to consider using pascals for static pressure measurements? What would the transition from inches of water column to pascals look like and how hard would it be?
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A hole under a tub.

When You Should Look Beyond the HVAC System

David richardson
David Richardson
March 17, 2022
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Some comfort and indoor air quality issues we encounter bleed over from areas that we might be unfamiliar with. The most common are the influences of building construction, like leakage and insulation.
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Add Air Diagnostics to Your Company in Eight Steps

David richardson
David Richardson
February 18, 2022
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Unless you know where to start, adding air diagnostics to your HVAC company can seem daunting. Here are eight steps you can take to help add air diagnostics to your service offerings.
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Flexible Duct Installation.

Five Tips to Improve Your Flexible Duct Installations

David richardson
David Richardson
January 15, 2022
One Comment
Many in our industry believe the duct material used in an installation determines how well the HVAC system moves air. The issue isn’t the material type, it’s how we install the product.
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Books

Three Invaluable Lessons I Learned About Selling Duct Upgrades

Getting out of your own way
David richardson
David Richardson
December 17, 2021
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Here are three lessons I learned while setting out to improve my skills selling duct upgrades.
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Airducts

Four Reasons I Failed Selling Duct Upgrades

How my frustrations led to a life-changing phone call about sales
David richardson
David Richardson
November 16, 2021
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Sales is not an evil word, despite what many would have you believe. However, there is a right way and a wrong way to sell.
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How to Verify Heat Pump Heating Btus in Five Steps

How to Verify Heat Pump Heating Btus in Five Steps

Try these steps the next time you have a heat pump that isn't performing well
David richardson
David Richardson
October 25, 2021
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There is a way to check the heat pump system charge on the airside that is quick and easy.
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Sleep and HVAC.

Four HVAC Tests and Solutions to Improve Sleeping Conditions

Airflow, refrigerant charge, poor airflow, and more can affect sleep conditions negatively
David richardson
David Richardson
September 28, 2021
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HVAC is more than blowing cold and hot air — your systems affect the health of your customers. Wouldn’t you sleep better knowing your customers are also sleeping well?
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Honeywell Thermostat.

Does the HVAC Industry Help People Sleep Better?

The temperature of your room can have a massive impact on your sleep quality and health
David richardson
David Richardson
August 17, 2021
No Comments
Lack of comfort is a highly overlooked reason for poor sleep. Most people don't know that inadequate rest is a leading cause of various medical problems.
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