Rheem: Order (2018-SE-43031)

DOE found that Rheem commercial package air conditioner model #RAWL-120C failed to comply with energy conservation standards.

Office of the General Counsel

June 15, 2021
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June 15, 2021

DOE ordered Rheem Manufacturing Co. (Rheem) to pay a $439,620 civil penalty after Rheem had manufactured and distributed in commerce in the U.S.  multiple units of the noncompliant commercial package air conditioner Rheem model #RAWL-120C. The Order adopted a Compromise Agreement, which reflected settlement terms between DOE and Rheem.

On April 28, 2020, DOE issued a Notice of Noncompliance Determination to Rheem finding that the Rheem commercial package air conditioner model #RAWL-120C does not comply with applicable energy conservation standards based on DOE testing. Rheem provided DOE records showing the number of units Rheem distributed.