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Major Appliance Requirements
ENERGY STAR® Qualified Major Appliances
- Clothes Washers
- Combination Washer-Dryers
- Dehumidifiers
- Dishwashers
- Freezers
- Refrigerators
- Water Coolers
Clothes Washers
List of models: Clothes Washers
A note on model numbers:
An asterisk (*) at the end of a model number represents a variable feature such as colour, which does not affect energy consumption. For example, if models 1234AG and 1234BG have the same features and EnerGuide ratings, these models may be listed as 1234** or 1234*.
The number/pound sign (#) and the plus sign (+) appear in some model numbers as part of the manufacturer’s code. The pound sign and plus sign have no significance in terms of a product’s energy consumption rating.
Standard-size clothes washers must be at least 30 percent more efficient than the minimum federal energy performance standard in Canada's Energy Efficiency Regulations to qualify for the ENERGY STAR mark. Standard-size clothes washers must have a modified energy factor ( MEF *) of at least 50.97 L/kWh/cycle (1.8 cu. ft./kWh/cycle) and a maximum water factor (WF) of 1.0 L/cycle per L of tub capacity (7.5 gal./cycle/cu. ft.) to be ENERGY STAR qualified.
ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washers must have advanced design features that deliver cleaning performance while using less energy and 35 to 50 percent less water. The washer extracts more water from clothes during the spin cycle. This reduces the drying time, saves energy and wear and tear on your clothes.
| Current ENERGY STAR specification as of July 1, 2009 |
New ENERGY STAR specification as of January 1, 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| MEF L/kWh/cycle ft³/kWh/cycle |
≥ 50.97 ≥ 1.8 |
≥ 56.6 ≥ 2.0 |
| WF L/cycle/L gal/cycle/ft3 |
≤ 1.0 ≤ 7.5 |
≤ 0.8 ≤ 6.0 |
Technical specification for clothes washers for manufacturers
Combination Washer-Dryers
Effective July 8, 2010, new combination washer-dryers units no longer qualify to bear the ENERGY STAR symbol. Models that qualified prior to July 8, 2010 will remain on the listing until the end of December 2010. Previously only the washer component of a combination washer-dryer could be ENERGY STAR qualified. A new test procedure that will look at the efficiency of the washer and dryer components will be developed. In 2011, units that meet the new requirements will eligible to qualify for the symbol.
List of models: Combination Washer-Dryers
Dehumidifiers
List of models: Dehumidifiers
As of June 1, 2008, to qualify for the ENERGY STAR symbol, standard-capacity dehumidifiers (i.e., that have a water removal capacity up to or equal 35.5 litres per day) must have an energy factor of at least 1.20, 1.40, 1.50, 1.60 and 1.80 based on water removal capacity. High-capacity dehumidifiers (i.e., that have a water removal capacity greater than 35.5 to 87.5 litres per day) must have an energy factor of 2.50 or higher. Normally, the higher the capacity of the dehumidifier, the more energy efficient it is. The following table may be used as a guide when selecting a standard-capacity dehumidifier for residential use.
If dehumidifier capacity is not measured in litres, remember that two pints are equivalent to approximately one litre.
| Area to Be Dehumidified | Humidity Conditions (Moisture Accumulation in liters per day) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sq. Meters | Sq. Feet | Damp | Wet | Very Wet |
| 46 | 500 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 93 | 1000 | 8 | 9 | 11 |
| 139 | 1500 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| 186 | 2000 | 12 | 15 | 18 |
| 232 | 2500 | 15 | 18 | 21 |
| 279 | 3000 | 18 | 22 | 24 |
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Damp – Space feels damp and has a musty odour, especially in humid weather. Damp spots may appear on walls and floor. Wet – Space feels and smells wet. Walls or floor sweat, or seepage is present Very Wet – Walls sweat and floor is almost always wet. |
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Effective June 1, 2008
| Water removal capacity | Minimum Energy Factor (litres/kWh) |
|
|---|---|---|
(litres/day) |
(pints/day) |
|
| Standard-Capacity Dehumidifiers | ||
≤ 11.8 |
≤ 25 |
≥ 1.20 |
> 11.8 to ≤ 16.6 |
> 25 to ≤ 35 |
≥ 1.40 |
> 16.6 to ≤ 21.3 |
> 35 to ≤ 45 |
≥ 1.50 |
> 21.3 to ≤ 25.5 |
> 45 to ≤ 54 |
≥ 1.60 |
> 25.5 to < 35.5 |
> 54 to < 75 |
≥ 1.80 |
| High-Capacity Dehumidifiers | ||
≥35.5 to ≤ 87.5 |
≥75 to ≤ 185 |
≥ 2.50 |
Technical specification for dehumidifiers for manufacturers
Dishwashers
Standard dishwashers must exceed the minimum federal energy performance standard in Canada's Energy Efficiency Regulations by at least 9 percent to qualify for the ENERGY STAR mark. Compact dishwasher must be at least 10 percent more efficient. Many ENERGY STAR dishwashers use "smart" sensors that adjust the wash cycle and the amount of water to match the load. They may also have an internal heater to boost the temperature of incoming water.
ENERGY STAR criteria for qualified dishwashers
As of August 11, 2009, to qualify for the ENERGY STAR symbol, standard and compact dishwashers must meet the maximum total annual energy consumption (TAEC) and a maximum water factor (WF) is required. Requirements are as follows:
| Type | Maximum TAEC (kWh/year) |
Maximum WF (L/cycle) (gal/cycle) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 324 | 21.96 (5.8) |
| Compacta | 234 | 15.14 (4.0) |
a Compact Dishwasher : A dishwasher that has a capacity less than eight place settings and six serving pieces
Technical specification for dishwashers for manufacturers
Notes:
As of July 1, 2011, the new requirements will be as follows:
| Type | Maximum TAEC (kWh/year) |
Maximum WF (L/cycle) (gal/cycle) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 307 | 18.93 (5.0) |
| Compact | 222 | 13.25 (3.5) |
Freezers
ENERGY STAR qualified standard-size freezers must exceed minimum Government of Canada energy efficiency standards by at least 10 percent. Compact freezer models must exceed minimum Government of Canada energy efficiency standards by at least 20 percent.
Technical specification for freezers for manufacturers
Refrigerators
Standard and compact refrigerators must be at least 20 percent more efficient than the minimum federal energy performance standard in Canada's Energy Efficiency Regulations to qualify for the ENERGY STAR mark.
ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerators typically have a more energy-efficient compressor and better insulation than conventional models. They may also have an "Energy Saver" switch that allows consumer to adjust how much energy the refrigerator use to keep food fresh.
Technical specification for refrigerators for manufacturers
Water Coolers
List of models: Water coolers (US)
Water coolers that dispense cold water or both cold and room-temperature water must have standby energy consumption of no more than 0.16 kWh/day (standby energy refers to the energy required to maintain the water at an appropriate dispensing temperature) to qualify for the ENERGY STAR mark. Water coolers that dispense both hot and cold water must have standby energy consumption of no more than 1.20 kWh/day.
Technical specification for water coolers for manufacturers
The ENERGY STAR name and the ENERGY STAR symbol are registered trademarks of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and are used with permission.
