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Light Commercial Heating & Cooling Key Product Criteria
| Size Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| <65,000 Btu/h | >=13 SEER |
| >=65,000 Btu/h - <135,000 Btu/h | >=11.0 EER; >=11.4 IPLV |
| >=135,000 Btu/h - <=250,000 Btu/h | >=10.8 EER; >=11.2 IPLV |
| Size Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| <65,000 Btu/h | >=13 SEER; >=7.7 HSPF |
| >=65,000 Btu/h - <135,000 Btu/h | >=10.1 EER (10.4 IPLV); >= 3.2 COP |
| >=135,000 Btu/h - <=250,000 Btu/h | >=9.3 EER (9.5 IPLV); >=3.1 COP |
Central Air Conditioner
A central air-conditioner model consists of one or more factory-made assemblies that normally include an evaporator or cooling coil(s), compressor(s), and condenser(s). Central air conditioners provide the function of air-cooling, and may include the functions of air circulation, air cleaning, dehumidifying, or humidifying.
Heat Pump
A heat pump model consists of one or more factory-made assemblies that normally include an indoor conditioning coil(s), compressor(s), and outdoor coil(s), including means to provide a heating function. Heat pumps shall provide the function of air heating with controlled temperature, and may include the functions of air-cooling, air circulation, air cleaning, dehumidifying, or humidifying.
Cooling Capacity
The cooling capacity is the quantity of heat in BTU (British Thermal Units) that an air conditioner or heat pump is able to remove from an enclosed space during a one-hour period.
Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER)
EER is a measure of efficiency in the cooling mode that represents the ratio of total cooling capacity (Btu/hour) to electrical energy input (Watts). EER is based on tests performed in accordance with AHRI 340/360 (formerly ARI Standard 340/360).
Coefficient of Performance (COP)
COP is a measure of efficiency in the heating mode that represents the ratio of total heating capacity (Btu) to electrical input (also in Btu). COP is based on tests performed in accordance with AHRI 340/360 (formerly ARI Standard 340/360).
Integrated Part-Load Value (IPLV)
IPLV is a measure of part-load performance for an air conditioner or heat pump. IPLV is based on tests performed in accordance with AHRI 340/360 (formerly ARI Standard 340/360).
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER)
SEER is a measure of equipment energy efficiency over the cooling season. It represents the total cooling of a central air-conditioner or heat pump (in Btu) during the normal cooling season as compared to the total electric energy input (in watt-hours) consumed during the same period. SEER is based on tests performed in accordance with AHRI 210/240 (formerly ARI Standard 210/240).
Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF)
HSPF is a measure of a heat pump’s energy efficiency over one heating season. It represents the total heating output of a heat pump (including supplementary electric heat) during the normal heating season (in Btu) as compared to the total electricity consumed (in watt-hours) during the same period. HSPF is based on tests performed in accordance with AHRI 210/240 (formerly ARI Standard 210/240).
