Rheem: Order (2016-SE-16022)

DOE found that the Rheem split-system central air conditioning heat pump combination that includes outdoor model 13PJL30 and indoor model RHAL-FR30P failed to comply with energy conservation standards.

Office of the General Counsel

August 31, 2020
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August 31, 2020

DOE ordered Rheem Sales Company, Inc. to pay a $317,107 civil penalty after Rheem had manufactured and distributed in commerce in the U.S. multiple units of the noncompliant Rheem split-system central air conditioning heat pump combination that includes outdoor model 13PJL30 (nameplate model 13PJL30A01) and indoor model RHAL-FR30P (nameplate model RHAL-FR30 PJN00A417).  The Order adopted a Compromise Agreement, which reflected settlement terms between DOE and Rheem.

On November 1, 2017, DOE issued a Notice of Noncompliance Determination to Rheem finding that the Rheem split-system central air conditioning heat pump combination that includes outdoor model 13PJL30 (nameplate model 13PJL30A01) and indoor model RHAL-FR30P (nameplate model RHAL-FR30 PJN00A417) does not comply with applicable energy conservation standards based on DOE testing.  Rheem provided DOE records showing the number of units Rheem distributed.