Rheia provides a compact air distribution system designed for easy installation in residential HVAC applications, significantly reducing job site waste by up to 75% and installation times by 50%. The Rheia Verify app enables builders to balance homes in 30 to 45 minutes, minimizing comfort callbacks and enhancing overall system performance.
Funding
$6.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional HVAC systems in residential construction often suffer from inconsistent airflow, leading to uncomfortable temperature variations within homes. These systems can also be wasteful due to duct leakage and inefficient installation practices, contributing to higher energy costs and environmental impact. Balancing these systems is difficult, leading to callbacks and homeowner dissatisfaction.
Solution
Rheia provides a compact air distribution system designed to optimize airflow and improve comfort in residential HVAC applications. The system utilizes a "home run" layout with smaller diameter ducts connected to a central manifold, ensuring balanced air delivery to each room. This design facilitates installation within the building's thermal envelope, reducing energy loss and meeting modern code requirements. The Rheia Verify app enables technicians to quickly and accurately balance the system, minimizing callbacks and ensuring optimal performance.
Target Audience
Rheia targets builders, HVAC contractors, designers, and code officials involved in residential construction, as well as new homebuyers seeking improved comfort and energy efficiency.
Features
- Compact air distribution system with a central manifold and small-diameter, UL 181-rated flexible ducts
- "Home run" duct layout for balanced airflow and reduced static pressure
- Snap-fit connections for easy and secure installation without tape or mastic
- Rheia Verify app for quick and accurate system balancing using a flow hood
- UL2043 and UL181C listed components, ensuring code compliance and safety
- System design that facilitates location of ductwork within the conditioned space
- Reduced number of SKUs compared to traditional HVAC systems
- Micro-diffusers for better air mixing and consistent temperatures