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HVAC startup checklist

An HVAC startup checklist records the readings when a system first runs: supply and return air temperatures, static pressure, and superheat or subcooling. Then it confirms heating and cooling both work, filters are in, the thermostat is programmed, and the owner got a walkthrough.

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HVAC startup

Commissioning checks at startup.

JobArea / floorDateChecked by
StartupPASSFAILN/A
Supply air temperature °F
Return air temperature °F
Static pressure in. w.c.
Refrigerant superheat / subcooling °F
Heat and cool operation verified
Filters installed
Thermostat programmed
Owner walkthrough done
Notes
HVAC tech (QC)NameSignatureDate
GCNameSignatureDate

Run this checklist free on your phone, with photos and signatures: myBivy for Trades at srene.io. A field checklist, not the code; follow the code and amendments your jurisdiction has adopted.

What gets missed most

  • No readings recorded, so there's no baseline for a callback.
  • A thermostat left on factory settings.
  • Construction filters never swapped, or no filter at all.
  • An owner who was never shown how the system works.

This is a field checklist, not the code. Your inspector enforces the code and local amendments your jurisdiction has adopted.

Questions trades ask

What readings should be taken at HVAC startup?

Supply and return air temperatures, static pressure, and superheat or subcooling. Compare them against the equipment manufacturer's specifications.

Why record superheat or subcooling?

They show whether the refrigerant charge is right for the conditions, using the manufacturer's method. Recorded readings give you a baseline if the system has problems later.

Is this a full commissioning report?

No. It's a field startup checklist. Larger or specified projects may require a full commissioning process.

Can I use this checklist on my phone?

Yes. It's built into myBivy for Trades, free for up to 5 people: Pass, Fail or N/A on each item, notes, photos and readings, signatures on site, and a clean PDF for the GC.

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This checklist is built into myBivy for Trades: Pass, Fail or N/A on every item, notes, photos and readings, the GC signs on site, and a clean PDF goes out the same day. Free for up to 5 people.

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