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Elite RHVAC

by Elite RHVAC

Residential HVAC load calculations made precise

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Highlights

67 Features6 Integrations

Capabilities

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ACCA Approved
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About This Product

Residential HVAC load calculation software performing Manual J calculations for heating and cooling loads, equipment selection, and duct sizing. Part of the Elite Software suite of HVAC engineering tools.

Capabilities

How this product is delivered and what's included out of the box.

Mobile app
Not available
Free trial
Yes
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
  • Manual D duct sizing

FSH Score Breakdown

Ease of Use
5.0
Features
7.4
Support
5.0
Value
6.0
Integrations
7.0
AI Capabilities
1.5

Customer Reviews

Features

67 features confirmed across 11categories· Showing confirmed capabilities only

Compliance & Safety20features

ACCA Quality Installation CertificationManual D Duct DesignManual D calculationsManual S CalculationsManual S calculationsACCA Quality Installation Certification GenerationACCA Form 310 report generationComplete Hydronic CalculationsHydronic heat calculationsDesign Load CalculationAdequate Exposure Diversity (AED) calculationDuct DesignDuct sizingExterior Shading InputsExterior shading (overhangs and offsets) inputs
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Heat Transfer And Solar Gain CalculationsHeat Transfer Multipliers (HTM) lookupInput Error CheckingAutomatic error checkingWater Heater Tank Loss CalculationHot water piping loss calculationEnergyGauge Loads IntegrationCustom U-Value EntryCustom U-Value entryEnergy ModelingExterior shading (overhangs and offsets) inputsGeothermal Design CalculationsGround source heat pump piping designManual J CalculationsWinter humidification requirement calculationPipe DesignHydronic radiant floor tubing length calculationDetailed Appliance, Duct, Infiltration, And Ventilation Load ModelingVentilation air calculationsPsychrometric CalculationsPsychrometric chart displayBlock Load CalculationsPsychrometric chart analysis

Estimating & Quoting14features

Quoting & EstimatesSales proposalsAutomatic Building Orientation AdjustmentAutomatic building rotationBill Of Materials GenerationBill of Materials generationDrawing Board IntegrationDrawing Board integrationProfessional ProposalsProposal Maker integrationProposal ManagementSales proposal generationWinter Humidification Requirement CalculationCalculates winter humidification requirementsFitting Selector
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Drawing Board Integration for Floor Plans and DuctworkFloor plan drawing integration via Drawing Board moduleAssembly BuilderBill of Materials generationSpecification EditorCustom construction material descriptionsAutomatic Zoning CFM AdjustmentsZoning CFM adjustmentsDesign Build Drawing CapabilityDrawing Board integrationSystem DesignFire sprinkler system design

Platform & Customization12features

Custom FieldsCustom construction material descriptionsDrag And Drop Form BuilderDrag and drop zoning techniquesImport and Export DataOnline project file upload/downloadHelp CenterOne-click help on virtually every inputUnit ConversionMetric and Imperial unit supportCross-Platform SupportImperial And Metric SupportCloud Project Synchronization and SharingCross-platform project file import/export between desktop and online versions
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Data ImportAutomatic import of Project, Client, Company, and room supply airflow data into DUCTSIZEAutomated Document Review WorkflowsRPER form generationData ExportEnergy Gauge exportCustom IntegrationProposal Maker integration

Equipment & Asset Management6features

Equipment TrackingUnlimited cloud project storageAHRI Database IntegrationAHRI equipment database selectionEquipment SelectionEquipment selectionHVAC Zoning ManagementDrag and drop zoningBAS AutomationAutomatic building rotationAHRI MatchupsAHRI equipment database integration

Mobile & Field Tools4features

Auto Data EntrySimple data entry methodDigital Floorplan CaptureDrawing Board floor plan creationField SketchingFloor plan drawingDigital FormsRPER form generation

Reporting & Analytics3features

ReportingExploded color pie charts and bar graphsAudit Report GenerationManual S Report generationEconomic AnalysisHot water piping loss calculation

Scheduling & Dispatch2features

Weather Data IntegrationBuilt-in weather data for over 1500 citiesProject ManagementCloud project saving

Inventory Management2features

Inventory ManagementFavorite material listsMy Lists (Saved Lists for Reordering)Favorite material lists

Certifications & Standards2features

ACCA Approved — Full Manual JACCA Approved — Manual D

Technician Management1feature

Automated Quality AssuranceAutomatic error checking

Training & Education1feature

Mobile-Friendly LearningMobile and tablet access

Integrations 6 across 2 categories

Industry-Specific 5
DuctSize
Ekotrope
Elite Software
Energy Star
ResCheck
Productivity 1
AutoCAD

Pricing

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Notes
Perpetual license model. One-time purchase with optional maintenance. Part of Elite Software suite.

Related Products 5 across 2 categories

Alternatives & Competitors

AutoHVAC Evidence-backed Good
AutoHVAC Good match
Why these are related — sources 2
  • gitnux.org

    “CoolCalc ($100/mo), Elite Software ($233/mo), and AutoHVAC ($47/mo) deliver superior mobility ... ACCA Manual J methodology.”

  • autohvac.ai

    “Modern alternatives like AutoHVAC ($47/mo), CoolCalc ($100/mo), and Elite Software ($233/mo) deliver superior mobility, 10x faster calculations, and save contractors $200-303/month while following ACCA Manual J methodology.”

CoolCalc Evidence-backed Good
CoolCalc Good match
Why these are related — sources 2
  • hvacprosales.com

    “Elite Software's RHVAC (Residential HVAC) ... performs ACCA Manual J, D, and S calculations ... like Cool Calc, Wrightsoft, Elite Software, Conduit Tech, and Carmelsoft HVAC ResLoad-J.”

  • autohvac.ai

    “Modern alternatives like AutoHVAC ($47/mo), CoolCalc ($100/mo), and Elite Software ($233/mo) deliver superior mobility, 10x faster calculations, and save contractors $200-303/month while following ACCA Manual J methodology.”

Right-J Evidence-backed Fair
Right-J Good match
Why these are related — sources 3
  • autohvac.ai

    “AutoHVAC ($47/mo), CoolCalc ($100/mo), and Elite Software ($233/mo) outperform Wrightsoft's $400/month desktop software”

  • hvacprosales.com

    “... like Cool Calc, Wrightsoft, Elite Software, Conduit Tech, and Carmelsoft HVAC ResLoad-J, you can make an informed decision.”

  • hvacbase.ai

    “Elite RHVAC ... Manual J/S/D compliance, psychrometric charts, equipment databases ... [co-listed with Wrightsoft]”

Conduit Tech Evidence-backed Good
Conduit Tech Partial match
Why these are related — sources 1
  • hvacprosales.com

    “... Cool Calc, Wrightsoft, Elite Software, Conduit Tech, and Carmelsoft HVAC ResLoad-J ...”

Integrated Products

Kwik Model 3D Evidence-backed Fair
Kwik Model 3D Partial match
Why these are related — sources 1
  • kwikmodel.com

    “Use room by room load calculation values from any software, Wrightsoft, Elite, Cool Calc, Conduit, Amply, EnergyGauge, etc.”