Air balancing is a method of testing your heating and cooling system to spot any problems that are causing uneven airflow or negative air pressure. Once identified, these problems can be corrected so every room gets the amount of air it needs to ensure the room is comfortable at all times.

• Ensure technician have proper documentation: Before a system can be balanced, the technician should have some relevant documentation available to study and refer to while balancing. This includes, but is not limited to, duct design calculations, duct layout, equipment specs, and control documentation.
• Confirm the system is running at design conditions: Once the system is started up, ensure it’s running as close to design parameters as possible. Check to make sure all volume and splitter dampers are open.
• Record airflows at each supply outlet: Using an airflow measuring tool, measure the airflow at each outlet and inlet and record them.
• Adjust Brand Dampers as Necessary: Compare the design airflows to the measured airflow.
• Complete the air flow report: Which is a certified HVAC professional records equipment and system information, tests system airflow, and creates a detailed report so the HVAC installer can make the adjustments for optimal heating and air conditioning operation.

Contact Chase Group II to have one of our certified air balance professionals complete your air balance test today!