On January 6, 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a final rule to amend test procedures for single package vertical air conditioners and single package vertical heat pumps.
Capacity: 3/4 – 2.5 ton
SEER2 Test Procedure: 0.30 ESP
HSPF Test Procedure: 0.30 ESP
As a result of final rule, DOE established definitions for “single-phase single package vertical air conditioners with cooling capacity less than 65,000 Btu/h” and for “single-phase single package vertical heat pumps with cooling capacity less than 65,000 Btu/h.”
Prior to this ruling, single package vertical units were considered commercial products listed as EER and COP. In 2023, any SPVU models that are single-phase with a cooling capacity less than 65,000 Btu/h are now considered by DOE to be Central Air Conditioners (CACs). Thus, all Eco-Series models had to be removed from the AHRI SPVU Directory and were added to the Space Constrained Air Conditioner & Heat Pump, Single-Package, Air-Cooled Directory.
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We are pleased to announce all Eco Series and First Pak products meet these regulations. All specification documents are updated and available on the First Co. website.
