Verify Your System Performs to Design
HVAC Test and Balance (TAB) Services
We measure, adjust, and document airflow and hydronic flow so your building hits comfort, ventilation, and efficiency targets—with a clear report you can hand to owners, engineers, or inspectors.
When TAB Is Required or Most Valuable
TAB is commonly required for project closeout, commissioning, equipment upgrades, or when comfort, ventilation, or code compliance issues persist.
Systems We Test and Balance
We measure and balance airflow at diffusers, grilles, and duct systems, along with hydronic flow and pressure where specified—verifying fans, pumps, and terminal devices perform to design.
Commissioning‑Ready TAB Reports
You receive a detailed TAB report documenting measurements, adjustments, and deficiencies—ready for owners, engineers, inspectors, or commissioning teams.
If Your HVAC Isn’t Delivering the Right Airflow, Temperatures, or Pressures—TAB Finds the Why
Common HVAC issues:
- Hot/cold spots, drafts, or stubborn comfort complaints
- VAV zones that never stabilize or spaces that won’t meet setpoints
- Too much/too little outside air and ventilation imbalance
- Noisy diffusers, whistling grilles, or fans running harder than they should
- High energy use because airflow and water flow aren’t matched to design
- “We need a Test and Balance report for closeout / commissioning / owner turnover”
TAB is commonly used on commercial projects and existing facilities to measure air and hydronic performance, then correct distribution so the system can operate as intended.
We have over 10+ years of experience
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What You Get With Our HVAC Test and Balance Service
Included items:
- Airflow measurements at diffusers/grilles and key duct locations
- Hydronic measurements (flow/pressure) where specified
- Fan, pump, and system performance verification (as required by spec)
- Identification of out-of-tolerance readings and likely cause
- Adjustments to dampers/valves/terminal devices as allowed
- Clear TAB report summarizing readings, adjustments, and deficiencies
Why Owners, Engineers, and Contractors Use a Dedicated TAB Team
Differentiators:
- Objective measurements and documented results (reduces disputes)
- Design-aligned balancing based on specified flow targets
- Actionable findings: clear list of deficiencies + recommended next steps
- Commissioning-friendly: report format that supports closeout needs
Who We Help And When TAB Makes the Biggest Difference
- New construction / renovation project closeout
- Building turnover or commissioning support
- Persistant comfort complaints or "problem zones"
- Healthcare / labs / high-stakes airflow requirements
- Limit wasted energy from improperly balanced systems
FAQ
What is HVAC Test and Balance?
It’s a methodical process of measuring HVAC performance, adjusting components like dampers/valves/fans, balancing air and water distribution, and documenting results to align with design requirements.
What does a TAB contractor do?
TAB contractors perform air and hydronic measurements, make adjustments to achieve specified flow targets, and provide a written report that summarizes results and notes deficiencies found.
When do I need a Test and Balance report?
Common times include project closeout/commissioning, after major HVAC changes, or when comfort/ventilation issues persist and you need documented measurements. (This is a practical guidance statement; the measurement-and-report purpose is supported by industry definitions.)
Is TAB the same as commissioning?
TAB is often part of commissioning, but TAB specifically focuses on measurement, adjustment, balance, and documentation of airflow and hydronic flow performance.
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phone number
309-781-0767
Address
430 1st Street, Rock Island, IL 61201