Elite Software Rhvac
Windows desktop HVAC load-calculation suite covering Manual J residential and light-commercial loads, Manual S equipment selection, and Manual D duct sizing -- with optional cloud access via Rhvac Online.
Agent-hostile
2.4 /5 composite score
C1 4/5 reflects the one-time-license model, while RF2 and C2 1/5 reflect a GUI-only workflow with no API, CLI, or scripting surface. gbXML, PDF, EnergyPro, REM/Rate, Ekotrope, REScheck, Energy Gauge USA, and AHRI database links define the exchange surface; firm-size fit is solo to small-team.
Situational
Rubric Scorecard
| Criterion | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Value for the price | 4/5 | One-time Source → |
| Agent Friendliness | 1/5 | API: none |
| Ease of adoption | 2/5 | -- |
| Portability & lock-in | 3/5 | 4 file formats |
| Interoperability | 2/5 | 6 integrations |
Pricing
ModelOne-time
How we verified this: we checked Elite Software Rhvac against its live site and an independent source — hvacrcomfortpro.com. Nothing on this page is listed from memory. See how we grade. Verified 2026-07-18.
Evidence
File formats
| Format | Direction | Support |
|---|---|---|
| gbXML | unknown | unknown |
| EnergyPro project files | unknown | unknown |
| unknown | unknown | |
| Rhvac project files | unknown | unknown |
Integrations
EnergyPro REM/Rate Ekotrope REScheck Energy Gauge USA AHRI database
Sources
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