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 6.3
Support 5.0
Value 5.0
Integrations 7.0
AI Capabilities 1.5
Features
62 features confirmed across
12categories· Showing confirmed capabilities only
Estimating & Quoting16features
Quoting & EstimatesRoom-by-room analysisBlueprint Upload With AI Room RecognitionConstruction Data LibraryConstruction material databaseEnvelope and Window Input CustomizationEnvelope and window input customizationAutomatic Building Orientation AdjustmentBlueprint Upload And AI AnalysisDuct Load CalculationsTemplate Creation for Similar Projects
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Whole Home Sizing InputsWinter Humidification Requirement CalculationDesign Development WizardRoom-by-room design workflowHVAC Equipment LocatorBuilt-in HVAC Equipment LocatorSystem DesignConstruction material library (walls, roofs, windows, etc.)Create and Store All Design Plans ElectronicallyUnlimited project storage and template reuseChange OrdersProject orientation changeDigital TakeoffRoom-by-room cooling and heating load calculation
Compliance & Safety12features
Block Load CalculationsAppliance load modelingDetailed Appliance, Duct, Infiltration, And Ventilation Load ModelingAppliance, duct, infiltration, and ventilation load modelingDesign Load CalculationACCA Quality Installation Certification GenerationACCA-approved reportsGlobal Weather DatabaseHeating/Cooling Output CalculationReal-Time CalculationsReal-Time Superheat and Subcool Calculations
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Energy ModelingAppliance load modelingBuilding Material Catalog Selection for Accurate CalculationsCode Enforcement TrackingManual J8 complianceDOE Energy SimulationInstantaneous calculation engine
Platform & Customization11features
Backup And RestoreCloud project sync and sharingDocument ManagementDesign documentation and reportingImperial And Metric SupportIP and SI unit supportImperial Or Metric Unit SelectionIP and SI unit conversionCustom TemplatesData ExportUnit ConversionUnit conversion (IP/SI)Cloud Project Synchronization and SharingCloud project synchronization
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Approval ManagementSend reports for approval before you leaveBIM Content LibraryConstruction material libraryRole-Based Access ControlUser role management (administrators, technicians, clients)
Reporting & Analytics9features
AnalyticsReportingAudit Report GenerationInput report generationPdf And Excel Report GenerationExcel report generationCreate and Send ReportsShare reports via email, text, and printerData Export for Graphing in ExcelDesign Documentation And ReportingGraph and Table Data VisualizationPie chart visualization
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Load Breakdown ReportsGraphical load breakdown visualization
Training & Education5features
NATE Certification PrepInstant calculation resultsOn-Demand Video LibraryVideo tutorialsManual J/S/D Load CalculationsDuct and infiltration load modelingImmediate Test ResultsInstantaneous calculation resultsBusiness Management & OperationsComprehensive construction data library
Scheduling & Dispatch3features
Project ManagementCloud project sharingProject DeletionProject deletionWeather Data IntegrationGlobal weather database for 1000+ cities
Hardware Features1feature
Multi-Unit MeasurementMetric (SI) and English (IP) unit support
Customer Communication1feature
Email Integration
Inventory Management1feature
Inventory ManagementConstruction material library
Equipment & Asset Management1feature
Real-Time System Updates and Smart Alerts
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.”