7.8001.1 Refrigerator and Freezer Replacement

Topic:

Plug Load

Subtopic:

Refrigerators/Freezers

Desired Outcome:

A more energy efficient appliance installed

For supporting material, see Referenced Standards.

Single-Family Homes Manufactured Housing

Title	Specification(s)	Objective(s)
7.8001.1a Selection	Appliance shall be ENERGY STAR® rated Appliance will fit in the available space without blocking access to light switches, cabinets, etc. Appliance will carry a minimum one-year warranty that will provide a replacement appliance if repeated issues relating to health, safety, or performance occur	Energy efficient appliance installed
7.8001.1b Installation	Appliance will be installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and local codes Any penetrations to the exterior of the home created by the installation of the appliance will be sealed Energy-related appliance controls will be demonstrated to the occupant Specific information on the proper maintenance of the equipment will be provided to the occupant Warranty information, operation manuals, and installer contact information will be provided to the occupant	Achieve intended appliance function Preserve food at low energy use Educate occupant on how to operate and maintain the appliance
7.8001.1c Decommissioning	Appliances replaced by new units will be recycled or disposed of in accordance with federal, state, or local regulations Appliances infested with pests will be enclosed before moving	Prevent reuse of inefficient equipment and components Protect the environment Protect worker safety

Title

Specification(s)

Objective(s)

7.8001.1a
Selection

Appliance shall be ENERGY STAR® rated

Appliance will fit in the available space without blocking access to light switches, cabinets, etc.

Appliance will carry a minimum one-year warranty that will provide a replacement appliance if repeated issues relating to health, safety, or performance occur

Energy efficient appliance installed

7.8001.1b
Installation

Appliance will be installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and local codes

Any penetrations to the exterior of the home created by the installation of the appliance will be sealed

Energy-related appliance controls will be demonstrated to the occupant

Specific information on the proper maintenance of the equipment will be provided to the occupant

Warranty information, operation manuals, and installer contact information will be provided to the occupant

Achieve intended appliance function

Preserve food at low energy use

Educate occupant on how to operate and maintain the appliance

7.8001.1c
Decommissioning

Appliances replaced by new units will be recycled or disposed of in accordance with federal, state, or local regulations

Appliances infested with pests will be enclosed before moving

Prevent reuse of inefficient equipment and components

Protect the environment

Protect worker safety

Title	Specification(s)	Objective(s)
7.8001.1a Selection	Appliance will have an efficiency level of at least 40% better than minimum federal requirements Appliance will fit in the available space without blocking access to light switches, cabinets, etc. Appliance will carry a minimum one-year warranty that will provide a replacement appliance if repeated issues relating to health, safety, or performance occur	Ensure occupant satisfaction with appliance
7.8001.1b Installation	Appliance will be installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and local codes Any penetrations to the exterior of the home created by the installation of the appliance will be sealed Energy-related appliance controls will be demonstrated to the occupant Specific information on the proper maintenance of the equipment will be provided to the occupant Warranty information, operation manuals, and installer contact information will be provided to the occupant	Achieve intended appliance function Preserve food at low energy use Educate occupant on how to operate and maintain the appliance
7.8001.1c Decommissioning	Appliances replaced by new units will be recycled or disposed of in accordance with federal, state, or local regulations Appliances infested with pests will be enclosed before moving	Prevent reuse of inefficient equipment and components Protect the environment Protect worker safety