Evolving DOE Efficiency Standards (2023)
Legacy Air Conditioners cannot be installed in the Southeast and Southwest DOE AC Regions.
WHAT IS CHANGING
- The new “M1” standard changes how cooling systems are tested by the manufacturer and agencies, prompting the need for the new SEER2, EER2, and HSPF2 performance metrics.
- If only efficiency changed, Split System SEER minimums basically increase by 1-point.
Packaged system minimums did not change, but they must also use the new performance metrics.
PREPARE FOR CHANGES WITH REVOLV
- The new “South” line of split system condensers will be released by the end of Q3-2022 so you can start winding down inventory of current models, and order new models to stock ahead of the 2023 deadline.
- New models have also been designed to be compliant with UL 60335-2-40 HVACR Electrical Safety Standard, set to become effective 1/1/2024.
- New Revolv “South” AC condensers can be installed in both Southeast AND Southwest DOE Regions, to minimize stocking items.
WHAT THESE CHANGES MEAN
- 14 SEER Revolv Split System Air Conditioners CANNOT be installed in the Southeast and Southwest DOE regions after 12/31/2022.
- 14 SEER Revolv Packaged Air Conditioners CANNOT be installed in the Southwest DOE region after 12/31/2022.
- 13 SEER Revolv Split System Air Conditioners manufactured prior to 1/1/2023 can continue to be installed in the North DOE region, indefinitely.
- Revolv Packaged and Split System Heat Pumps manufactured prior to 1/1/2023 can continue to be installed nationally, indefinitely.
- When a condenser is installed or replaced, the entire split system must then meet the latest DOE minimum efficiency (by product style & region), while an indoor coil-only is only considered a replaceable service component.
PREPARE FOR CHANGES WITH REVOLV
- The new “South” line of split system condensers will be released by the end of Q3-2022 so you can start winding down inventory of current models, and order new models to stock ahead of the 2023 deadline.
- New models have also been designed to be compliant with UL 60335-2-40 HVACR
- Electrical Safety Standard, set to become effective 1/1/2024.
- New Revolv “South” AC condensers can be installed in both Southeast AND Southwest DOE Regions, to minimize stocking items.
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