DOE Certification

DOE certification (power) profile

The US Federal Code (10 CFR 430) has made it clear that an external power supply that enters the US market should achieve the minimum level of energy efficiency: level IV and clearly marked on the product. Not only that, but also mandatory requirements manufacturers, brands to the DOE to submit two important statements. The first is that the product meets the compliance statement of the federal regulations in terms of energy efficiency requirements, the second is the First Certification Report, and both documents are delivered by mail to the DOE , Department of Energy).

The preparation of the documents shall be completed in accordance with the format published by DOE. The certificate report may be submitted by a third party unit on behalf of the manufacturer / brand. The information reported on the document should cover the product class, manufacturer / brand name, performance (%), power consumption (W) and rated output power (W) for each single model.

 DOE certification standards basis

US federal regulations: 10CFR429 and 10CFR430;
Of which 10CFR429 provides for the selection of specifications and reporting specifications;
10CFR430 provides a test method and compliance declaration specification.

 DOE certified product catalog

       1.Battery Chargers

       2. Boilers
       3.Ceiling Fans
       4.Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
       5.Clothes Dryers
       6. Cloths Washers
       7.Computer and Battery Backup Systems
       8.External Power Supplies
       9.Dehumidifiers
       10.Direct heating Equipment
       11.Dishwashers
       12.Furnace Fans
       13.Furnaces
       14.Hearth Products
       15.Kitchen Ranges and Ovens
       16. Microwave Ovens
       17.Miscellaneous Refrigeration
       18.Pool Heaters
       19.Portable Air Conditioners
       20.Refrigerators and Freezers
       21.Room Air Conditioners
       22.Set-Top Boxes
       23.Tevelisions
       24.Water Heaters
 
DOE certification cycle
Routine for 3-4 weeks, can be expedited, urgent need to pay another fee.