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HVAC System Diagnostics (New or Existing Homes) = Certified Comfort System
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Technical Description
Even good installers can miss things. Once the home’s comfort system has been installed, it should be tested to make sure it is operating properly. Organizations like the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) and North America Technician Excellence (NATE) train home energy raters to test homes for HVAC performance, as well as for energy efficiency, health, safety, and durability. Testing by these certified third-party home raters can verify that a home is meeting the HVAC and other performance requirements of state and local building codes and of home-performance programs like ENERGY STAR Certified Homes.