Technical Trainer and Customer Success Lead Retrotec Parishville, New York
The blower door is one of the most fundamental tools for evaluating a home’s airtightness and overall energy performance. Whether you are new to building diagnostics or looking to strengthen your testing skills, this session will give you a solid foundation for understanding, setting up, and conducting blower door tests with confidence. Join Sam Myers and Noah Lawrence from Retrotec as they walk through the basics of blower door testing, from equipment setup and test procedures to interpreting results. You will learn how to connect test data to real world performance issues and better communicate the value of airtightness testing to homeowners and clients. The session will also include a live demonstration so participants can see the process in action.
Learning Objectives:
By attending this session, attendees will:
Learn the purpose of blower door testing and how it relates to home performance and energy efficiency
Understand the setup, operation, and safety considerations for blower door equipment
Gain the ability to interpret test results and explain their impact to homeowners or clients