Comfort by Design
What Is Rheia?
Rheia is an engineered air distribution technology that improves homeowner comfort, reduces installation time, and is designed to meet today’s and tomorrow’s energy codes.
Who Is Rheia?
Established in 2019 and headquartered in Phoenix, AZ
Experienced field operations team
Led by Alan Laing, CEO, a 40-year homebuilding veteran
Industry leading HVAC design management team
Hand-picked staff of HVAC experts and homebuilding veterans
Partnered with 10 HVAC design services companies
Why Rheia?
Homebuilders needed a cost-effective solution to meet the new energy codes by moving ducts and equipment into the home’s conditioned space.
Traditional HVAC can’t do that, but Rheia can.
Rheia Features.
Home Run Approach
Small diameter duct system that fits inside the conditioned envelope Works with all conventional equipment
Faster Installation
Up to 50% improvement
Snap-fit connections eliminate tape and mastic
Only 16 SKUs
Improved Comfort
Adjustable damper in every duct
More diffusers per room improves air mixing
Rheia Value.
LOWER COST IMPROVES COMFORT TAX INCENTIVES
Reduces cycle time
Cuts HVAC waste 75%
Reduced equipment size
Fewer call backs
Better temperature control No hot or cold spots
Consistent room temperatures
Federal & state credits
HERS score reduction
Energy provider rebates
Duct Connections.
Installations surpass Energy Star duct leakage requirements
(4.0 cfm per 100 sq.ft.)
Duct conforms to UL 181: standard for factory-made air ducts and air connectors
Durable skin resists tearing and puncture
Snap-fit | twist-off air-tight connection between all components
Patent-pending threaded Ferrule air seals with no adhesive or tape required
Connector fittings.
UL2043 listed. V-0 rated material
3” Ferrule
Coupler
Elbow
4” Ferrule
Take Offs
Wall Boots
Ceiling Boot Floor Boot
Diffusers.
Clean Look.
Comfort by Design.
Rheia Report
Balancing report for every commissioned home
Rheia option
Rheia Verify
Fine-tuned balancing process
Rheia required
Rheia Verify.
Balance a house in 30 minutes
Ensures installed system is balanced to the design
Tighter temp control 2-3 deg. room-to room, floor-to-floor
No hot or cold spots
Rheia warranty requirement
Happy homeowners means reduced callbacks and lower warranty cost
How It Works.
Static Pressure
The Rheia system utilizes a supply manifold, ducts, fittings, and diffusers that operate as a system at typical static pressures (~.4 in. wc). This ensures no change to equipment design and operation.
Central Returns
Using a central return system improves static pressure management creating a better performing HVAC system. Jump ducts and passthrough ducts ensure correct return static pressure when sized correctly.
Room CFMs
Room airflows are accurately predicted to design requirements while maintaining static pressure limits. Rheia provides better missing of air flow from multiple micro-diffusers in each room, eliminating hot or cold spots.
Balancing
Rheia ducts terminate in supply boots, each with adjustable dampers for accurate balancing. In addition, the Rheia Verify app makes it easy to balance the entire home resulting in consistent room-to-room temperatures.
Comfort by Design
