HVAC Installation Shortcuts: What 3 Years of Data Tells Us.
Inside This Issue:
Why 70% of new HVAC systems start their life underperforming
What installation steps are being missed
How digital start-up & verification transforms installation quality and cuts maintenance costs long-term
The Troubling Facts About New HVAC Installations
Our review of 3 years of audit data across thousands of sites reveals a troubling pattern: 7 out of 10 HVAC installations were never properly commissioned on day one. The install crew installed the system, checked that it heated/cooled, and walked off the job.
The top "shortcuts" seen across installers, regardless of system type:
Equipment remains on factory default settings for air flow (therefore air flow adjustments were likely never made as recommended)
Missing components (which were paid for and listed on the submittal)
Poor quality installation
For building managers and operators, this explains why new equipment can spike more service calls than older units.
Why Installation Quality Makes All the Difference
Poor installation practices consistently emerge as the root cause of system underperformance and repeated service calls - that remain for the life of the system. Meaning poor startup leads to ongoing issues and reactive repair issues for the entire life of the system. Routine maintenance assumes a proper install, and unless there is a retrocommissioning effort, proper commissioning never gets done.
Validate Proper Install Every Time with DigiMEP
Now you can provide digital guidance to your install teams to complete proper start-up and have digital validation completed properly. For less than the cost of a single callback, DigiMEP brings validation and science-based precision to every installation:
Smart Installation Validation
Digital workflows guide technicians through standardized commissioning
Airflow verification ensures you get the capacity you paid for
Science-based algorithms confirm proper equipment health
Photo documentation creates a clear installation record
Real-Time Expert Oversight
Remote data sharing eliminates site visits for oversight
Instant system diagnostics after startup to validate completion
Enterprise reporting for multi-site projects to manage quality across a portfolio
Virtual Commissioning Support
Pre-completion system assessment
Live optimization guidance
Complete performance documentation with shareable health reports
Independent installation verification
"DigiMEP transformed our commissioning process. We've seen callbacks plummet, warranty claims disappear, and our team now has the confidence to get it right the first time." — Michael R., Senior Project Manager
Digital Tools That Deliver Results
Our digital diagnostic tools represent a leap forward that leads to the lowest cost of ownership and ensures your new equipment investment is realized. Every installation is verified by data and validated by experts.
Validate system performance from day one
Document installation quality with precision
Track energy efficiency metrics
Prevent costly installation oversights
Ready to transform your HVAC installations? Contact us: info@iofteam.com
