Air Balancing

Calhers Energy specializes in providing professional testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) services for commercial and industrial HVAC systems in Northern California.
Our team of certified TAB experts is dedicated to ensuring maximum efficiency and comfort for your building's occupants, while also helping you comply with California's Title 24 and Health Department regulations.

Why Choose Us?

At our company, we understand that every building is unique, and that's why we take the time to listen to your specific needs and concerns before designing a custom air balancing plan that fits your project's timeline and budget. Our vast experience on projects includes large military bases, hospitals, restaurants, schools, hotels, cannibus growing rooms, and many other types of commercial space. Our team has the experience and expertise to handle your project with professionalism and proficiency.

Our services include:

Testing: We use state-of-the-art equipment to measure airflow, temperature, and pressure at various points throughout your HVAC system, so we can identify any issues or inefficiencies.

Adjusting: Based on the test results, we make precise adjustments to your system, such as adjusting fan speeds, balancing dampers, or adjusting diffusers, to achieve optimal airflow, temperature, and pressure throughout the building.

Balancing: Finally, we balance the airflow, temperature, and pressure in your system to ensure that they are consistent and meet the design specifications. This will help you save energy costs, reduce equipment wear and tear, and improve indoor air quality.

 

Hers Testing

"HERS" stands for Home Energy Rating System. It is the common term used for testing on a home, usually on the HVAC unit, to "rate" the energy efficiency. In California, HERS testing is mandatory on any new HVAC installation or major part replacement.
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At CalHERS, we schedule the testing at your convenience and get the paperwork done quickly so you can close the permit and finish the project. Our professional and reliable staff is easy to work with and will make the process smooth for you. 
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Depending on the job, the following tests are most frequently require in HERS testing:
Duct Test
Refrigerant Test
Air Flow Test
Fan Efficiency Test
Blower Door Test
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See our FAQ page for detailed descriptions of each test. 

Exhaust Hood Testing

Private University - Engineering Department

Planning and executing the optimal balancing of 7 student collaboration areas, 45 research and teaching labs, and 50 faculty offices. 

New Apartment Highrise

76 residential units tested to ensure compliance and ultimate system performance

Berkeley, CA

Cannabis Growing Room

440 tons of HVAC equipment tested, adjusted, and balanced to ideal growing conditions
Bay Area, CA

Central California Public School District

HVAC assesment on 7 schools to upgrade 380 units to higher ventilation and filtration standards
Southern California

California Courthouse

Testing and balancing of over 300,000 square feet of federal courhouse space. 
 

Gourmet Restaurant

Testing, adjusting and balancing a 3200 square foot kitchen and dining area to ensure proper ventilation and safe cooking environment.

Private University - Engineering Department

Planning and executing the optimal balancing of 7 student collaboration areas, 45 research and teaching labs, and 50 faculty offices.