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HECS delivers HVAC Testing & Balancing (TAB) across Summit County and south of Cleveland along I-77. HECS is an NCI-certified, Louisville-Kentucky-headquartered testing firm serving Ohio since 2009. County-specific service includes a free scoping call, a fixed-fee 24-hour proposal, and a certified report that passes program review in the first round.
Local code officials, builders, developers, and program administrators across Ohio trust HECS for third-party HVAC TAB because we deliver:
HECS quotes HVAC TAB projects on a fixed-fee basis after a free scoping call. Cost depends on building size, project complexity, and program requirements. Most Summit County projects fall within our standard Midwest service rate. Call (859) 983-7382 or email [email protected] for a project-specific quote within 24 hours.
HECS serves the Cleveland metro from our Louisville KY headquarters; most projects are a 4.5-hour drive. Travel cost is quoted up front in the proposal and bundled with related projects when possible.
HECS field technicians hold NCI Certified Commercial Air Balancer credentials (valid through December 2026). HECS is also an IBHS FORTIFIED Home Evaluator, RESNET Certified HERS Rater, ENERGY STAR Multifamily Reviewer, NGBS Green Certified Verifier, and EarthCraft Certified Verifier. Every HECS report is signed by a credentialed technician — never outsourced, never subcontracted for the signature.
Yes. HECS regularly coordinates HVAC TAB with local code officials, commissioning authorities (CxA), and HERS raters across Ohio. We deliver reports in the format your reviewer requires and attend coordination meetings when requested. References from Summit County-area code officials and developers are available on request.
Most HVAC TAB engagements in the Summit County metro schedule within 2-4 weeks of contract signing. Pre-construction document reviews and pre-drywall inspections are typically scheduled first; final / performance-test visits follow the contractor close-out schedule. Call (859) 983-7382 with your project timeline and we will confirm availability within 24 hours.
If a measured value is outside the prescribed tolerance (e.g., ACH50 over the ENERGY STAR 3 ACH target, or duct leakage to outside above RESNET 380 thresholds), HECS documents the failure with photos and identify-codes for the offending building assemblies. We then work with your GC to schedule a targeted re-test of the failed assemblies after sealing. Re-tests are quoted at a fixed fee per visit (most projects pass after one targeted re-seal). Call (859) 983-7382 to discuss a specific failure-mode case.
Related HECS service: HERS Rater Kentucky — RESNET-certified HERS rating, energy modeling, IECC compliance, and ENERGY STAR v3 verification. See HERS Rater service hub →
Fixed-fee proposal within 24 hours — not an estimate.
Related HECS services: all HECS services · Contact HECS · 45L Tax Credit Certification · FORTIFIED Roof Evaluation
Home Energy & Comfort Solutions (HECS) · Headquartered in La Grange, KY
Greater Cincinnati Metro · 2 hours from HECS HQ
Nearby landmarks: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport • Paul Brown Stadium • Cincinnati Convention Center
HECS delivers hvac testing and balancing for projects in Summit County, OH. Our technicians are NCI-certified and travel throughout the region.
HVAC Testing & Balancing for projects in Summit County (Ohio) is delivered by Home Energy and Comfort Solutions (HECS), an NCI-certified testing firm headquartered in La Grange, Kentucky. HECS mobilizes to Akron and surrounding communities on a fixed-fee basis with same-week scheduling for most engagements.
Applicable code: Ohio Building Code (OBC) 2017 + 2019 IRC/IECC adoption. HECS verifies every project against the jurisdiction-enforced code path and produces a certified report suitable for permit submission, code-official review, or third-party program certification.
FIPS reference: State code 39 / County code 153 (Summit County County, Ohio). These Federal Information Processing Standards codes identify the county in HUD, USDA-RD, EPA, and LIHTC program documentation.
Most projects in Summit County County schedule within 1-3 weeks of contract signing. Single-fan residential work can usually be booked within 3-5 business days. HECS coordinates access with the local code official of Akron and any commissioning authority on the project.
Yes. HECS mobilizes from our La Grange, KY office to Akron and all of Summit County County on a fixed-fee basis. Travel costs are included in the proposal — no separate per-mile billing. Most engagements are scheduled within 5 business days of contract.
HECS verifies against the Ohio Building Code (OBC) 2017 + 2019 IRC/IECC adoption. For ENERGY STAR, NGBS, or EarthCraft projects, we follow the program-specific certification path your jurisdiction enforces. Our certified report includes the code citations and the specific values measured.
Requirements vary by project type and Ohio jurisdiction. Most new construction and major renovation projects in Summit County County require HVAC Testing & Balancing for code compliance, LEED / ENERGY STAR / NGBS / EarthCraft certification, 45L tax credit, or FORTIFIED designation. HECS confirms the specific requirement with your code official at the scoping call.
HECS quotes on a fixed-fee basis after a free scoping call. Cost depends on building size, project complexity, and program requirements. Most Summit County projects fall within the standard Midwest service rate. Call (859) 983-7382 or email [email protected] for a project-specific quote within 24 hours.