Rheia releases their Airflow Commissioning Manual: Phoenix, March 19, 2025 — At Rheia, we know that a key component to improving homeowner comfort is to balance the home’s conditioned air. That’s why we’re excited to announce the release of our new Rheia Airflow Commissioning Manual. This guide is designed for HVAC designers and contractors and provides […]
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Rheia releases a new Rough-In Installation Manual: Phoenix, March 19, 2025 — At Rheia, we know that a successful HVAC installation starts with clarity, precision, and the proper guidance. That’s why we’re excited to announce the release of our updated Rheia Installation Manual. Designed for builders, HVAC designers and contractors, code officials, and energy raters,
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Rheia unveils a new addition to its component line-up: The Dual Duct Floor Boot. Phoenix, September 19, 2024 — Rheia, a leader in innovative HVAC solutions, announces the launch of its latest product, the Dual Duct Floor Boot, designed to reduce installation time and improve the home’s aesthetics. This product is engineered to install in all
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Minimum Energy Standards at-a-glance On April 26th 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) updated its energy standards by adopting the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). This code is now mandatory for housing developments funded by HUD and the USDA, impacting programs like FHA-insured single-family and multifamily homes. According to the
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5 benefits of continuous fan mode In the current climate of increasing energy costs and heightened awareness of environmental impacts, homeowners are seeking ways to optimize their HVAC systems for both efficiency and comfort. Continuous fan mode can help keep the home’s air circulating and fresh when the heating and air conditioning are running infrequently during
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In the fog-draped realm of HVAC mysteries, I recently found myself immersed in a peculiar case during a home balancing expedition using the formidable Rheia Verify. As the detective in this enigma, armed with blueprints and a trusty thermal imager, the story unfolded like a chapter from the Sherlock Holmes chronicles. The Baffling Anomaly: The
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Learn how you can optimize HVAC performance and benefit from the power of precision balancing using the Rheia Verify app. I’m thrilled to share an HVAC balancing journey that recently unfolded in the charming Arrowood development in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. This project, led by mechanical contractor Dave Jones in collaboration with Veridian Homes, the largest homebuilder
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A summary of RESNET/ACCA/ANSI Standard 310 for HVAC systems compliance. Any duct system can meet the grading requirements of RESNET Standard 310, but Rheia systems can help to meet them more quickly and consistently. In this article, we delve into the details of RESNET/ACCA/ANSI Standard 310, as it relates to HVAC requirements. There are five
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Key changes to the Energy Star program at-a-glance Energy Star 3.2 is the latest version of the Energy Star program, focused on improving environmental performance and energy efficiency of new homes. With stricter requirements than previous versions, version 3.2 aims to align with the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) standards: It is an extension
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Energy rating tests are a key component to maxizing the energy efficiency of a new HVAC system installation. Recently, my travels as a Rheia Territory Manager recently brought me to the DR Horton Greenbrier community in Warsaw, Indiana. Despite the windy and cold weather, we were determined to do the job efficiently. I had the
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