Doesn't train AI models on your data
"We anonymously mine the data to gather trends in equipment selection"
Confidence: medium
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HVAC ResLoad-J
by Carmel Software Corporation
Last updated Mar 29, 2026 · 1 revision
ACCA-approved Manual J 8th Edition mobile app with instant load calculations, room-by-room analysis, and equipment locator for HVAC contractors.
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www.carmelsoft.com
About This Product
HVAC ResLoad-J is an ACCA-approved iPad app performing peak cooling and heating load calculations per Manual J8 for residential and light commercial buildings. Features weather data for thousands of cities, hundreds of construction types, instant total load results as fields update, and unlimited projects with both block and room-by-room load capabilities.
Capabilities
How this product is delivered and what's included out of the box.
- Mobile app
- Available
- Free trial
- No
- Free tier
- No
- Public API
- No
- Deployment
- Cloud
Certifications & Approvals
Independent industry credentials this product holds.
ACCA Approved
Independently approved by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America to perform Manual J load calculations and/or Manual D duct sizing in accordance with ACCA's published standards. ACCA approval is the industry's reference standard for HVAC design software.
- Full Manual J load calculations
Trust & Privacy
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Doesn't share data with third parties
"We do NOT share the data with third-parties"
Confidence: high
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Data export available on request
"In certain cases, you may also have the right to receive data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and have the right to transmit those data to another controller."
Confidence: medium
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Data deletion honored on request
"Under certain circumstances, you may be entitled to request that we erase the personal data"
Confidence: medium
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Primary policy document: https://www.carmelsoft.com/Carmel-Software-Privacy-Policy
FSH Score Breakdown
Ease of Use 7.0
Features 7.5
Support 5.0
Value 5.0
Integrations 7.0
AI Capabilities 1.5
Customer Reviews
Features
56 features confirmed across
12categories· Showing confirmed capabilities only
Estimating & Quoting15features
Quoting & EstimatesRoom-by-room analysisBlueprint Upload With AI Room RecognitionCreate and Store All Design Plans ElectronicallyAutomatic Building Orientation AdjustmentBlueprint Upload And AI AnalysisConstruction Data LibraryDesign Development WizardDuct Load Calculations
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Envelope and Window Input CustomizationTemplate Creation for Similar ProjectsWhole Home Sizing InputsWinter Humidification Requirement CalculationSystem DesignConstruction material library (walls, roofs, windows, etc.)HVAC Equipment LocatorDigital TakeoffRoom-by-room cooling and heating load calculation
Compliance & Safety11features
Manual J CalculationsDetailed appliance, duct, infiltration, and ventilation load modelingDesign Load CalculationACCA Quality Installation Certification GenerationGlobal Weather DatabaseHeating/Cooling Output CalculationReal-Time CalculationsReal-Time Superheat and Subcool CalculationsEnergy ModelingAppliance load modeling
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Building Material Catalog Selection for Accurate CalculationsCode Enforcement TrackingManual J8 complianceDetailed Appliance, Duct, Infiltration, And Ventilation Load Modeling
Platform & Customization9features
Document ManagementDesign documentation and reportingData ExportExcel spreadsheet exportBackup And RestoreCloud Project Synchronization and SharingImperial Or Metric Unit SelectionUnit ConversionUnit conversion (IP/SI)Approval ManagementSend reports for approval before you leaveCustom TemplatesTemplate-based project creation
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Imperial And Metric Support
Reporting & Analytics8features
ReportingPDF report generationAnalyticsPdf And Excel Report GenerationAudit Report GenerationCreate and Send ReportsData Export for Graphing in ExcelDesign Documentation And ReportingLoad Breakdown Reports
Scheduling & Dispatch3features
Project ManagementCloud project sharingWeather Data IntegrationGlobal weather database (1000+ cities)Project DeletionProject deletion
Training & Education3features
NATE Certification PrepInstant calculation resultsDuct And Envelope Tightness CertificationBusiness Management & OperationsComprehensive construction data library
Equipment & Asset Management2features
Equipment TrackingEquipment LocatorReal-Time System Updates and Smart Alerts
Hardware Features1feature
Multi-Unit MeasurementMetric (SI) and English (IP) unit support
Customer Communication1feature
Email Integration
Inventory Management1feature
Inventory ManagementConstruction material library
AI & Automation1feature
Automation RulesRoom-by-room design workflow
Certifications & Standards1feature
ACCA Approved — Full Manual J
Integrations 3 across 3 categories
Productivity 1
Microsoft Excel CSV
Data & Automation 1
HPXML Native
Industry-Specific 1
ResCheck Native
Pricing
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- Notes
- $199.99 one-time purchase on the Apple App Store. Professional-grade pricing reflects ACCA certification and comprehensive Manual J8 capabilities. No Android version available.
Related Products 2 across 1 category
Alternatives & Competitors
Right-J
Evidence-backed
Fair
Right-J Good match
Why these are related — sources 2
- hvacprosales.com
“Carmelsoft HVAC ResLoad-J is an iOS-exclusive ... ACCA-approved Manual J8 ... [co-listed with Wrightsoft]”
- contractormag.com
“[ResLoad-J] is an ACCA-approved Manual J8 HVAC residential load calc application ... [reviewed alongside Wrightsoft RMC as iPad apps]”
CoolCalc
Evidence-backed
Good
CoolCalc Partial match
Why these are related — sources 1
- hvacprosales.com
“For smaller businesses or individual contractors ... Cool Calc or Carmelsoft HVAC ResLoad-J might be excellent choices.”