MANUAL J RESIDENTIAL

HVAC CALCULATIONS

Achieve the Perfect Fit With ProCalcs

Our HVAC design and consultation company offers fast and accurate assessments of residential properties to achieve the most cost-effective outcome for builders, engineers, HVAC companies, architects, and homeowners. We specialize in precise results and flexible turnaround times to help residents and professionals alike achieve the best possible outcome. When it comes to Manual J, our load calculations are fast and accurate!

Why should you rely on our Manual J load calculations for your residential project?

Most proven industry standard for sizing home HVAC equipment

Required by many permit offices to meet code requirements

Ensures indoor air quality, HVAC efficiency, and everyday comfort

Calculates room by room heat loss (winter) and heat gain (summer)

Based on R-values, location, orientation, windows, and so on

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The Manual J residential calculation is the proper way to size your HVAC unit. Designed by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), this calculation typically relies on complex computer programs to accurately depict the demands of a house as well as the heat loss or gain within the home. Accuracy matters when it comes to designing the proper HVAC unit, as a perfectly sized system will generate the correct temperature without wasting energy.

Manual J Calculations

The HVAC load for your residential property will depend on a number of factors to determine its energy needs. It is important to accurately calculate these measures and generate a solution to provide the best balance between affordability and efficiency. A few of these considerations include:

  • Climate region — The general climate of your area plays a large role in determining your home’s heating and cooling costs. Be sure to choose the correct region when making your Manual J calculations.
  • Square footage — A simple enough calculation, the home’s square footage helps establish a starting point for choosing the correct HVAC system.
  • Height of space — Beyond the area, we need to know how much height and depth to account for.
  • Insulation grade — Is the house adequately insulated, or extremely insulated, or not well insulated at all? These factors impact energy transference within the property.
  • Number of windows — Homes with more windows will require additional power to retain a consistent temperature.
  • Window air tightness — Are you working with double pane or single pane windows? The quality of the window seals play a large role.

Additional considerations will need to be accounted for, including the number of occupants, number of exterior doors, frequency of windows, and so on.

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ProCalcs, LLC can provide a quote for your Manual J calculations to create the best results moving forward. We promise fast and accurate results for every project, and are ready to address your project needs. Contact us today or fill out the form below to learn more!

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1/15/2020

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2/27/2019

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3/19/2020

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ProCalcs offers a one-time complimentary consultation session. We can discuss your needs and the best course(s) of action to get you from where you are now to where you want to be in terms of your HVAC system design.

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