Commercial Air Balancing in Kentucky
HECS — Home Energy & Comfort Solutions — provides commercial air balancing kentucky services with IBHS, RESNET, BPI, and NGBS credentials. HECS is headquartered in La Grange, Kentucky and serves clients across KY and the broader Midwest region. Call (859) 983-7382 or email [email protected] for a fixed-fee proposal within 24 hours.
Commercial air balancing + HVAC testing in KY
Commercial HVAC testing and balancing (TAB) is required by IECC 2021 / ASHRAE 62.1 for projects >5,000 CFM. HECS provides NEBB-aligned TAB reports signed by a Certified TAB professional — accepted for occupancy permits, ENERGY STAR + NGBS + LEED Commercial certification pathways, Kentucky HB 502 LIHTC, and HUD 221(d)(4) commercial deals.
What HECS measures during commercial TAB
HECS measures CFM at every supply, return, and exhaust terminal using a TSI/Alnor balometer. Differential pressure across coils. Outside air CFM. Duct leakage (Duct Leakage Class A, B, or C per SMACNA). Hydronic balance (flow + delta-T). Hydronic pump head. Vibration analysis on critical equipment. Result: a signed TAB report per NEBB Procedural Standard.
New construction + existing-building TAB
New-construction TAB happens after the building is 95% complete and the HVAC startup is signed off. Existing-building TAB (retro-commissioning / RCx) targets energy efficiency. HECS handles both, including phased TAB across multi-year projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does commercial air balancing in Kentucky?
HECS — Home Energy & Comfort Solutions — provides NEBB and AABC-aligned Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) for commercial HVAC systems in Kentucky (Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Covington). Each report is signed by a Certified TAB professional.
How much does commercial air balancing cost in KY?
Commercial TAB is quoted per-project, typically based on terminal count, square footage, and project duration. New construction TAB: $0.10-$0.40/sqft. Existing building retro-commissioning: $1,500-$15,000 per scope. HECS quotes travel cost up front so the invoice matches the proposal.
Why is TAB required for Kentucky commercial projects?
KY adopted IECC 2021 / 2024 ASHRAE 62.1 in many jurisdictions, both of which require airflow measurement + balancing + leak testing for HVAC systems serving >5,000 CFM or >20 terminal units. TAB documentation is required for occupancy permits and ENERGY STAR, NGBS, or LEED certification.