Room Air Cleaners Key Product Criteria
UL Safety Requirements for Ozone Emitting Models: To certify for ENERGY STAR, measured ozone, per UL 867 Ed. 5.0, shall not exceed 50 parts per billion (ppb).
Efficiency Requirement: To certify for ENERGY STAR, the Integrated Energy Factor (IEF) shall be greater than or equal to the Minimum IEF Requirement shown in Table 1.
| PM2.5 CADR Bins | Minimum Smoke IEF |
|---|---|
| 30 ≤ PM2.5CADR < 100 | 4.4 |
| 100 ≤ PM2.5CADR < 150 | 5.4 |
| PM2.5CADR ≥ 150 | 5.6 |
*Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) must be measured according to the latest ANSI/AHAM AC-1 (AC-1) Standard (Go to www.aham.org for information regarding the latest edition of the AC-1 Standard).
Additional Reporting Requirements:
- Report the filter type shipped with the product and the replacement filter model number.
- Report the rated and measured CADR for pollen, dust, and smoke per the DOE’s Uniform Test Method for Measuring the Energy Consumption of Air Cleaners (Appendix FF).
- Report the measured operating power in watts for pollen, dust, and smoke per DOE’s Uniform Test Method for Measuring the Energy Consumption of Air Cleaners (Appendix FF).
- Report the ozone emissions in parts per billion (ppb) per the UL 867 Ed. 5.0 Electrostatic Air Cleaners.
Product Packaging Requirements
In addition to the ENERGY STAR mark, or instead of the ENERGY STAR mark, the ENERGY STAR disclaimer label shall be placed on the product packaging of ENERGY STAR certified air cleaners. The disclaimer logo includes the following statement:
This product earned the ENERGY STAR label by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. EPA. Room air cleaners have demonstrated the potential for improving air quality and providing health benefits. EPA does not endorse manufacturer claims regarding the degree to which a specific product will produce healthier indoor air.