April 26, 2016

DOE ordered Quietside to pay a $244,140 civil penalty after DOE's testing showed that Quietside split-system central air conditioning heat pumps outdoor model QSHC-093 and indoor model QSHE-093 together including all individual models covered by this basic model do not comply with the energy conservation standard.  Quietside had manufactured and distributed in commerce in the U.S. multiple units of outdoor model QSHC-093 and multiple units of indoor model QSHE-093. The Order adopted a Compromise Agreement, which reflected settlement terms between DOE and Quietside. 

DOE issued a Notice of Noncompliance Determination to Quietside on October 5, 2015, finding that Quietside outdoor model QSHC-093 and indoor model QSHE-093 together including all individual models covered by this basic model do not comport with the energy conservation standards.  DOE determined the products were noncompliant based on DOE testing.  Quietside notified each person (or company) to whom Quietside distributed the noncompliant products that the products do not meet Federal standards.  In addition, Quietside provided to DOE documents and records showing the number of units Quietside distributed and to whom.