SCOPE OF WORK

Interview the homeowner.
Perform a walk around interior inspection.
Measure home (i.e. room sizes, ceiling heights, window and door sizing and location, etc.).
Gather existing HVAC equipment nameplate data.
Note size and location of existing supply air registers.
Note size and location of existing return air grille(s).
Note condition of air filters.
Note location of existing thermostat(s).
Note size and location of existing exhaust fans.
Measure existing airflow at each register and total airflow at the air handler.
Measure external static pressure across the indoor fan, the cooling coil, the return air duct system and the supply air duct system.
Perform a general inspection of the HVAC and exhaust systems installation.
Make an As-Built duct sizing and duct routing schematic of existing supply air and return air duct systems.
Inspect duct connections.
Inspect safety pans, condensate lines and safety drains for proper installation and drainage.
Document findings.

Construction Documents Review (if provided)

Evaluation and Solutions

Perform a Manual J computerized room-by-room heat gain/heat loss calculations in accordance with the construction documents and the true home orientation.
Verify HVAC equipment selection.
Overlay the existing air delivery and air distribution systems onto a Manual D layout for comparison to calculated air delivery requirements.
Compare existing exhaust and ventilation systems with desired exhaust and ventilation requirements.
Design the necessary duct modifications and/or additions to meet the air delivery and air distribution requirements (if required).
Calculate the exhaust requirements (air changes) for bathrooms and laundry rooms.
Calculate the makeup air requirements.
Prepare retrofit drawings and specifications.
Prepare an estimated cost.
Prepare and submit a written report of findings and recommendations.
Review finding and recommendations with homeowner.