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HVAC Tool Box

Be equipped to promote energy savings

The HVAC Toolbox enables you and your clients to compare the energy efficiency of residential heating and cooling equipment using the EnerGuide rating system. The Toolbox contains interactive software and consumer information sheets developed to promote the purchase of more energy-efficient equipment. The HVAC Toolbox is distributed by the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) on behalf of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).

The Tools

HVAC Advisor Version 2.0

HVAC Advisor Version 2 software is an interactive program that quantifies and predicts home heating and cooling energy cost savings and payback periods of high-efficiency HVAC equipment.

User's Guide HVAC Advisor: Residential Heating/Cooling Energy Costs
Instructions on how to use the HVAC Advisor Version 2.0.

Consumer information sheets
These explain the EnerGuide rating program for three types of HVAC equipment.