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December 15, 2014

Brenda Edwards

U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Program

1000 Independence Avenue, SW

Mailstop EE-2J

Washington, DC 20585–0121

RE: Notice of public meeting: Test Procedures for Residential Clothes Dryers: Docket Number EERE-2014-BT-TP-

0034

Dear Ms. Edwards:

This letter comprises the comments of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) in response to the Department

of Energy (DOE, the Department) Notice of Public Meeting: Test Procedures for Residential Clothes Dryers

(Docket Number EERE-2014-BT-TP-0034).

The signatory of this letter represents one of the largest utility companies in the Western United States, serving over

15 million customers. As an energy company, we understand the potential of appliance efficiency standards to cut

costs and reduce energy consumption while maintaining or increasing the consumer utility of products and

preserving electrical safety and grid reliability. Indeed, securing cost-effective energy savings from state and federal

appliance standards is a cornerstone of our strategy to meet our customers’ energy service needs at the lowest

overall cost.

Clothes dryers are one of the most common white goods appliances, used in an estimated 80% of U.S. households

and representing approximately 6% of total residential electricity use consumption.1 Until very recently, energy

efficiency advocates were not promoting clothes dryers as a savings opportunity because of an assumption that

currently available products provided similar energy efficiency. As recently as 2009, ENERGY STAR® best

practices documentation claimed that dryers could not be awarded a label because there was little difference in

energy efficiency between models.2 However, research conducted by the Natural Resources Defense Council

(NRDC), the Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP), the Northwest Energy Efficiency

Alliance (NEEA), and the California IOUs over the past five years indicates otherwise. Results demonstrate that

about 15% to 50% of dryer energy use can be saved cost effectively if manufacturers adopt new technologies like

advanced automatic termination and heating element modulation, users accept longer drying times for non-time

critical loads, and the test procedure accurately reflects field drying conditions.3

While we believe the DOE Uniform Test Method for Measuring the Energy Consumption of Clothes Dryers, located

in 10 CFR 430 Subpart B, Appendix D2 (D2) represents significant progress in developing a robust and realistic

test procedure for residential clothes dryers by more accurately measuring the energy impacts of automatic cycle

termination, the IOUs still have several areas of concern regarding the representativeness of the test procedure. The

1 Residential Clothes Dryers: An Investigation of Energy Efficiency Test Procedures and Savings Opportunities, Paul Bendt,

Chris Calwell and Laura Moorefield, prepared by Ecos for the Natural Resources Defense Council, November 6, 2009. 2 Energy Star (2009): Best practices, Energy Star. Available from: http://www.energy

star.gov/index.cfm?c1⁄4clotheswash.clothes_washers_performance_tips. 3 Residential Clothes Dryers: An Investigation of Energy Efficiency Test Procedures and Savings Opportunities, Paul Bendt,

Chris Calwell and Laura Moorefield, prepared by Ecos for the Natural Resources Defense Council, November 6, 2009;

Residential Clothes Dryers: A Closer Look at Energy Efficiency Test Procedures and Savings Opportunities, David

Denkenberger, Serena Mau, Chris Calwell & Eric Wanless, prepared by Ecos for the Natural Resources Defense Council,

November 9, 2011. Publication of CLASP, NEEA, and California utilities’ reports is pending.

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ultimate goal of any DOE test procedure is to fairly and accurately characterize the energy performance of an end-

use product in a repeatable manner. Energy efficiency test procedures and their derivative energy use estimates

should generally represent the typical or average energy performance of products in real world conditions.

Overall, we applaud the DOE for investigating test procedure revisions to more accurately capture the real-world

energy use of residential clothes dryers. As a next step, we encourage the DOE to conduct additional investigative

testing that will guide and inform the next test procedure revision, with an overarching goal of building a test that is

more representative of real-world use and better able to characterize the differences in efficiency. We believe that

the additional testing needed to adequately assess the representative energy use of a clothes dryer is quite

reasonable, considering the potential national energy savings potential from more energy efficient clothes dryers and

given the overall clothes dryer test burden is presently extremely low, relative to other appliances where the

remaining efficiency opportunities now appear to be diminishing. We note that including up to four additional tests

still involves a lower testing burden than the current DOE clothes washer energy and water test procedure.

Additionally, our analysis also suggests that repeatability would be better than the D2 test procedure alone. PG&E

and NEEA have committed to using these additional tests to qualify dryers for utility rebates.

While not having a direct impact on the test procedure, we also encourage the DOE to consider taking CO2

emissions and time-dependent valuation (TDV) into account for the forthcoming standard. We also suggest that the

DOE begin to consider and seek broader stakeholder feedback on building an integrated clothes washer-clothes

dryer test procedure.

For detailed recommendations on how to improve the DOE’s D2 test procedure, please refer to the IOUs’ March 18,

2013 and NEEA’s December 2014 forthcoming comments. The remainder of this letter will instead focus on the

results of the D2 and supplemental dryer testing conducted on behalf of NEEA and the IOUs between May and

November, 2014.

Recent National Lab Testing: A Step in the Right Direction

We are encouraged that the DOE has investigated the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturer’s (AHAM)

1992 and 2009 laundry test loads. The AHAM 1992 load in particular is composed of 100% cotton clothing articles

with a diversity of fabric thicknesses, creating a test load in which clothing articles dry at significantly different

rates. Production of this load has been discontinued, but a new order could be made. This is important for automatic

termination tests because some dryer models have sensors that are only placed at one location in the drum and may

have a biased sample of the moisture of the clothing because real word clothing tends to have greater variability of

dryness at the end of the cycle. The investigation of AHAM test loads also assessed dryer performance when drying

combined loads and with different temperature settings. Both provided useful insight into dryer performance in more

realistic settings.

However, our interpretation of the test procedure leads us to believe that the exhaust simulator should have been

placed on the natural gas dryer, which was not done in the tests performed by the Pacific Northwest National

Laboratory (PNNL). Furthermore, we feel that this investigation could have been improved by assessing dryer

performance using a more realistic test procedure as discussed in the next section. We encourage DOE to

incorporate these modifications discussed below into additional investigative testing to inform a test procedure

revision.

Supplemental Tests: Adding More Realism

In collaboration with the NEEA, we have developed four supplemental tests to the D2 test procedure (see Appendix

for test procedure language). We harmonized the test procedure with the format and language of the D2 procedure in

all sections unless we had significant reason to deviate. We created this test procedure with the objective of better

matching the test procedure to real-world conditions which allows more accurate differentiation in energy use

between dryers (which will also affect the efficiency ranking of models), while also minimizing test procedure

burden to the extent possible and providing repeatability. Our test approach also eliminates potential gaming

associated with testing clothes dryers using a single cloth composition, dryer setting configuration, and laundry load

size.

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Since the D2 test procedure only assesses performance when drying a medium-sized laundry load with thin,

uniform, and half-synthetic test cloths, we chose a more challenging load for the supplemental tests. Developed with

industry input, our supplemental test load is composed of real clothing including socks, underwear, t-shirts, towels,

and jeans, resulting in a test load with higher cotton content. We sourced this clothing from Lands’ End, but if the

DOE wanted to increase reproducibility, it could explore the potential for having realistic clothing manufactured to

tight tolerances like the current test cloths.

We created small, medium, and large test loads to mimic the results of NEEA’s 2013 field study4 which suggested

that typical users compose laundry loads of many different sizes during everyday dryer use. While the medium size

load matches the DOE test load weight of 8.45 pounds, the small test load weighs 4.22 pounds, or half the size of the

DOE test load, and is used only in the first supplemental test. The large load weighs 16.9 pounds, twice the size of

the DOE load, and is used only in the second supplemental test. These represent reasonable departures from the

average load size in the field, which NEEA found to be 7.4 pounds. The first and second supplemental tests specify

dryer settings that are similar to those specified by the DOE except we use medium temperature, because that was

the most common temperature setting in NEEA field data. Also, if an efficient cycle setting or operating mode

(referred to as eco mode) is present in the as-shipped condition, we do not run it in eco-mode, representing the fact

that many consumers may easily disable this eco-mode. We would be open to running these tests on eco mode if the

dryer automatically defaulted back to eco, perhaps after 2 hours. This is especially true for cases where the eco mode

significantly increases drying time, which we measured as being up to three times longer than the time needed to dry

clothing using normal dryer settings.

To evaluate the savings possible from efficient mode selection, we created supplemental test three and specify a

medium-sized load of realistic clothing that is dried using the most efficient setting configuration possible. If there is

no eco-mode, we specify the lowest temperature available on a normal program. Our fourth supplemental test

specifies a medium-sized clothing load that is dried using a setting configuration that achieves the fastest rate of

drying possible, often heavy duty. We developed tests three and four to bound the range of drying speeds.

One could argue for a fifth supplemental test that assesses dry performance when loaded with a medium-sized

laundry load and configured with the normal settings specified in tests one and two. However, we believe that with

proper weighting of the D2 and four supplemental tests, we could closely approximate real-world behavior. We do

not believe the added test burden of this fifth supplemental test would provide sufficient additional information-we

can already interpolate to it.

We derived final remaining moisture content (RMC) targets through laboratory investigation, consumer

acceptability testing, and consultations with industry. We specify 4% final moisture content targets for the small,

large, and eco-mode runs. However, for the fastest run, we specify a target final moisture content of 2%,

representing the fact that many consumers in the field used the more dry setting. We specify an initial moisture

content for all supplemental tests of 62%, representing the NEEA field study average. We have used this test

procedure to test a variety of dryers, including baseline electric and gas, and a number of ENERGY STAR certified

models including two hybrid heat pumps (Emerging Technology Award winners), and a European pure heat pump.

Figure 1 shows the D2 combined energy factor (CEF: pounds dried per kWh) and utility combined energy factor

(UCEF) of the dryers we tested with all five runs weighted equally. We are open to adjusting these weighting factors

based on field data. ENERGY STAR and even the EPA Emerging Technology Award (ETA) (hybrid heat pumps

with supplemental electric resistance heating) dryers are only marginally better than conventional dryers by this

metric. However, there is significant room for improvement because the European (pure heat pump) dryer test

shows significantly better efficiency than any of the other electric dryers tested. When the performance of gas and

electric dryers are compared on a site energy basis, a gas dryer does not appear to perform as well as an electric

dryer because losses associated with electricity generation for electric dryers are ignored. The general trends are

similar to the D2 test, but the rank orders change significantly. This shows that it is not possible to do a simple

correction factor from a D2 result to the UCEF. The failed runs (not low enough final RMC) are included in the

4 NEEA, Emerging Technology Research: Clothes Dryers 2013. http://neea.org/docs/default-source/ac-packets/neea-dryers-

research-2013.pdf?sfvrsn=2

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average, though these runs could be given zero values to provide incentive for manufacturers to maintain consumer

satisfaction.

Figure 1. Utility Combined Energy Factor (UCEF, average of CEF values achieved during supplemental tests one

through four and DOE D2) (light purple, green, red, and blue) and D2 CEF values (dark purple, green, red, and

blue).5 The number of runs failed per dryer (target remaining moisture content not reached even when drying under

maximum dryness settings) is signified by the number of stars to the left of the bar.

Figure 2 shows the annual CO2 emissions from the different dryers. These CO2 generation estimates were made

using the EPA emission calculator values.6 In this case, the losses of electricity generation are fully accounted for

and the gas dryer performs best, significantly better than even the European heat pump. Since the other dryers are all

electric, the relative ranking stays the same among them.

5 One test for each of D2, small, large, eco, and fast runs was performed for each dryer – all on a single unit. 6 EPA, Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator. http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-resources/calculator.html#results

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Utility Combined Energy Factor and D2 Values of all Dryers Tested (Ordered by UCEF Values)

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Figure 2. CO2 emissions per year for European heat pump, emerging technology, ENERGY STAR, baseline electric,

and baseline gas dryers.

Figure 3 shows the run-to-run variability between the D2 test and the four supplemental test runs on a single

Emerging Technology Award dryer tested. There is a significant difference in both time and CEF between the D2

and supplemental tests, and among supplemental tests (different load sizes and dryer settings). This highlights the

need for high efficiency levels across a variety of conditions, instead of just for the D2 test scenario.

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Figure 3. CEF versus drying time for all tests run on one of two emerging tech dryers.

Figure 4 - Figure 8 show the CEF results as a function of drying time from all dryers tested on each of the five

different tests (DOE D2 and supplemental tests one through four). In Figure 3, one conventional dryer appears to

meet the applicable ENERGY STAR Version 1.0 CEF requirement.

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Figure 4. CEF versus drying time for all dryers tested using DOE D2 test protocol based on one test per data point.

Figure 5 shows small load CEFs versus drying times. The hybrid heat pumps actually had lower efficiency than

several of the conventional dryers. This may be due to the fact that a significant amount of electric resistance heating

is used in the beginning of the runs, and since the small load runs are shorter, the runs are composed of a greater

overall fraction of electric resistance heating. However, this does not have to be the case, because the European heat

pump does not have any electric resistance. The European heat pump is more efficient than any of the conventional

dryers, but the margin is relatively small.

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Figure 5. CEF versus duration for all dryers tested using supplemental test one (small, 4.2 lb test load with normal

dryer settings).

Figure 6 shows the CEFs and drying times for all dryer testing conducted using supplemental test two (large, 16.9

pound supplemental load, normal dryer settings). One Emerging Technology Award dryer did not perform as well as

some of the conventional dryers. Drying times are significantly longer, as expected.

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Figure 6. CEF versus duration values for all dryers tested using supplemental test two (large, 16.9 lb supplemental

test load, normal dryer settings).

Figure 7 shows the CEFs and drying times for all dryers testing using supplemental test three (medium, 8.45 pound

supplemental test load, efficient dryer settings). The Emerging Technology Award and ENERGY STAR dryers were

less efficient than several conventional dryers. This finding is particularly concerning and has the potential to lead to

significant confusion in the marketplace if energy efficient dryers, tested in the most energy efficient mode, are

actually yielding no savings for customers when used with a realistic load.

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Figure 7. CEF versus duration values for all dryers tested using supplemental test three (medium, 8.45 lb

supplemental test load, efficient dryer settings).

Figure 8 shows the CEFs and drying times for supplemental test four (medium, 8.45 pound supplemental test load,

fastest drying settings). One of the Emerging Technology Award dryers and the ENERGY STAR certified dryer

performed worse than several conventional dryers.

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Figure 8. CEF versus drying time for all dryers tested using supplemental test four (medium, 8.45 lb supplemental

test load, “fastest” drying settings).

Overall, performance on the realistic tests was significantly different than the D2 tests. Not only was the rank order

of efficiency changed within a category, but in many cases, supposedly more efficient dryers were actually less

efficient than conventional dryers under some test conditions. This demonstrates the critical importance of testing

dryers with realistic clothing under a variety of settings and load sizes, all of which are encountered in the field. For

most dryers, the difference in CEF and drying time is greater for the different load sizes than for the different

settings. However, dryers may behave differently in the future, so we believe it is still important to test different

settings.

Repeatability

We have calculated the variation7 based on a number of repeat tests across all the dryers.

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variation for each of the five tests. In three out of the four supplemental tests, the variation is actually less than the

D2 test.

Table 1. Variation for DOE D2 test and each Supplemental test.

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over the run was always in tolerance. If anything, this overstates the variability and applies equally to D2 and supplemental tests,

so the comparison between D2 and supplemental tests is still valid.

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In order to calculate the overall variation in the UCEF, we use the conventional method of adding variations.9

Generally, adding more tests reduces the percent variation in the average CEF. Even when starting with the variation

of the DOE value, adding the greater variation of the small realistic test still decreases the variation in the average

CEF (see Table 2). Then as more realistic tests are added, the uncertainty in the UCEF falls even further.

Table 2. Variation for suites of tests.

Test suite D2 D2 + 1 realistic D2 + 2 realistic D2 + 3 realistic D2 + 4 realistic

Variation in

average CEF

5.1% 3.7% 2.6% 2.1% 1.8%

This analysis shows that with the four supplemental tests, the overall repeatability is better than with the single DOE

D2 test.

The current testing burden for dryer manufacturers is a single DOE D2 test per unit.10

Our proposal is to add four

supplemental tests, for a total of five tests. While this would increase the overall number of tests, we believe

additional testing is both justified and necessary based on laboratory tests that have uncovered significant changes in

relative energy use when a clothes dryer is tested with loads that will be more realistic of actual customer use.

Additionally, the additional testing would still be significantly less than the test burden required for a clothes

washer.

We do not yet have data on reproducibility to characterize the variation between test labs. Therefore, we recommend

that the DOE repeat some of these tests to assess reproducibility. However, we note that both the D2 and the

supplemental tests would have added variation due to differences in test labs and dryer units (within the same

model). Even if there is greater variation between batches of clothing associated with realistic clothing, the overall

repeatability of the average CEF could be better with realistic clothing because of the better repeatability. Even if

overall repeatability with realistic clothing is not as good as the D2 test procedure, the added accuracy (see NEEA

comment letter December 15, 2014) of the realistic tests is well worth the small increase in variation.

Because this test procedure more closely mimics behavior in the real world, it should also more accurately capture

the real-world savings of technologies that have not yet been commercialized, such as exhaust heat exchangers.

Additional recommendations

We encourage DOE to enable comparison of dryers by incorporating the use of CO2 emissions and TDV as metrics

of comparing dryers.

Natural gas represents an interim technology step, especially in new construction, that produces similar amounts of

CO2 emissions as today’s heat pumps, but is more cost-effective and enables faster drying time. TDV could

recognize dryers that move electrical consumption off peak.

We encourage the DOE to begin to consider an integrated washer-dryer test procedure.

Using the same realistic clothing load we developed for the dryer test procedure would provide additional data on

real-world washer performance. Furthermore, manufacturer test burden can actually be reduced because the clothing

could go directly from the washer to the dryer, avoiding the labor-intensive step of wetting the clothing for the dryer

to tight tolerances. Also, synergies between the washer and dryer in terms of energy efficiency and cycle time could

be better understood.

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Conclusions

To summarize, we encourage DOE to build on its recent work and test dryers with a variety of load sizes, settings,

and clothing compositions. Although increased, the energy testing burden would be less than what manufacturers

encounter when testing and certifying clothes washers to DOE, and the repeatability may be better than the current

D2 test procedure. The rank order of the efficiency of dryers changes significantly when using realistic clothing of

different load sizes and settings. Therefore, the supplemental testing is critical to determine real-world energy

savings of dryers. With industry vetting and anticipated use for utility rebate programs, supplemental tests one

through four of the NEEA / PG&E Utility Test Protocol are well-positioned to supplement the existing D2

procedure. Considering CO2 and TDV would also make for a more fair comparison between dryer technologies and

combining the washer and dryer test procedures would enable even more realism. We are grateful for the

opportunity to submit these comments and look forward to engaging further with DOE in the effort to improve the

energy efficiency of clothes dryers.

Sincerely,

Patrick Eilert

Principal, Codes and Standards

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

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APPENDIX: SUPPLEMENTAL TEST PROCEDURE LANGUAGE

Utility Test Protocol for Residential Clothes Dryers Combined Supplemental and DOE D2 Test Procedures

Developed by ECOVA on behalf of NEEA and PG&E

Version 0.05

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E)

commissioned Ecova to expand on the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) new residential

clothes dryer test procedure, Uniform Test Method for Measuring the Energy Consumption of

Clothes Dryers - Appendix D2, to include a wider range of drying modes and settings, and a

more diverse and challenging test load of mostly 100% cotton garments. This new, expanded

group of dryer tests, finalized in August of 2014 and named the Utility Test Protocol, produces a

final Utility Combined Energy Factor (UCEF). The UCEF is a weighted average the five

combined energy factors (CEF) calculated from the results of the five tests described in this

protocol.

NEEA and PG&E worked with Ecova to develop the Utility Test Protocol because the DOE’s

Appendix D2 only assesses dryer performance in a single mode with a uniform test load

composed of thin, half synthetic test cloths. NEEA collected field data showing that real world

dryer operation was significantly different, with consumers drying clothing loads of varying size,

cotton content, and clothing dimensionality under multiple dryer modes. The supplemental tests

more fully account for real world use conditions by testing dryers in a variety of operational

modes with a test load composed of realistic test articles. At this point, the supplemental tests are

only for full-sized dryers with automatic termination capability.

Appendix D2 was designed to assess dryer performance during auto-terminating operation with a

uniform test load and was added to Subpart B of Code of Federal Regulations Part 430, Uniform

Test Method for Measuring the Energy Consumption of Clothes Dryers on August 13th

, 2013.

NEEA and PG&E modeled the Utility Test Protocol after Appendix D2 to ensure consistency of

approach as much as possible, making it possible for laboratory technicians already familiar with

Appendix D2 to carry out the Utility Test Protocol without the need for new equipment or

retraining. This protocol remains largely unchanged from Appendix D2 in Sections 1 to 2.5 and

Sections 3.5 to 4.8. Sections 2.6, 2.7 and 3.4 were modified with additional language for the new

test loads, and Sections 3.3 and 4.9 for additional tests runs and post data processing.

These tests shall be performed on an individual unit (unit-to-unit variation does not need to be

tested).

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CONTENTS 1. DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 16

2. TESTING CONDITIONS ...................................................................................................................... 18

2.1 Installation. .................................................................................................................................. 18

2.2 Ambient temperature and humidity. ........................................................................................... 18

2.3 Energy supply. ............................................................................................................................ 19

2.4 Instrumentation. .......................................................................................................................... 20

2.5 Lint Trap(s). ................................................................................................................................ 21

2.6 Test Cloths. ................................................................................................................................. 21

2.7 Test Loads. .................................................................................................................................. 23

2.8 Clothes dryer preconditioning. .................................................................................................... 24

3. TEST PROCEDURES AND MEASUREMENTS ................................................................................. 24

3.1 Drum Capacity. ........................................................................................................................... 24

3.2 Dryer Loading. ............................................................................................................................ 25

3.3 Test Cycle. .................................................................................................................................. 25

3.4 Data recording. ............................................................................................................................ 27

Table 1. Supplemental test clothing dimensions and measurement instructions. ................................... 28

3.5 Standby Mode and Off Mode Power. ......................................................................................... 31

4. CALCULATION OF DERIVED RESULTS FROM TEST MEASUREMENTS ................................. 31

4.1 DOE Test calculations. ............................................................................................................... 31

4.2 Supplemental Test calculations. .................................................................................................. 34

4.3 Utility Combined Energy Factor (UCEF) in pounds per kilowatt-hour. ..................................... 37

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1. DEFINITIONS

1.1 Active mode: Mode in which the clothes dryer is connected to a main power source, has

been activated and is performing the main function of tumbling the clothing with or

without heated or unheated forced air circulation to remove moisture from the clothing,

remove wrinkles or prevent wrinkling of the clothing, or both.

1.2 AHAM: Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers.

1.3 AHAM HLD-1:The test standard published by the Association of Home Appliance

Manufacturers, titled “Household Tumble Type Clothes Dryers,” (2009), AHAM HLD-1-

2009 (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3).

1.4 Automatic termination control: Dryer control system with a sensor which monitors either

the dryer load temperature or its moisture content and with a controller which

automatically terminates the drying process. A mark, detent, or other visual indicator

which indicates a preferred automatic termination control setting must be present if the

dryer is to be classified as having an “automatic termination control.” A mark is a visible

single control setting on one or more dryer controls.

1.5 Automatic termination control dryer: Clothes dryer which can be preset to carry out at

least one sequence of operations to be terminated by means of a system assessing,

directly or indirectly, the moisture content of the load. An automatic termination control

dryer with supplementary timer or that may also be manually controlled shall be tested as

an automatic termination control dryer.

1.6 Bone dry: Condition of a load of test clothes which has been dried in a dryer at maximum

temperature for a minimum of 10 minutes, removed, and weighed before cool down, and

then dried again for 10-minute periods until the final weight change of the load is 0.3

percent or less.

1.7 Compact/compact size: Clothes dryer with a drum capacity of less than 4.4 cubic feet.

1.8 Conventional clothes dryer: Clothes dryer that exhausts the evaporated moisture from the

cabinet and generates heat by use of an electrical resistance heating element.

1.9 Cool down: Portion of the clothes drying cycle when the added gas or electric heat is

terminated and the clothes continue to tumble and dry within the drum.

1.10 Cycle: Sequence of operation of a clothes dryer which performs a clothes drying

operation, and may include variations or combinations of the functions of heating,

tumbling, and drying.

1.11 Drum capacity: Volume of the drying drum in cubic feet.

1.12 “IEC 62301” (Second Edition) means the test standard published by the International

Electrotechnical Commission (“IEC”) titled “Household electrical appliances—

Measurement of standby power,” Publication 62301 (Edition 2.0 2011-01) (incorporated

by reference; see § 430.3).

1.13 Inactive mode: Standby mode that facilitates the activation of active mode by remote

switch (including remote control), internal sensor, or timer, or that provides continuous

status display.

1.14 Moisture content: Ratio of the weight of water contained by the test load to the bone-dry

weight of the test load, expressed as a percent.

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1.15 Moisture sensing control: System which utilizes a moisture sensing element within the

dryer drum that monitors the amount of moisture in the clothes and automatically

terminates the dryer cycle.

1.16 Off mode: Mode in which the clothes dryer is connected to a main power source and is

not providing any active or standby mode function, and where the mode may persist for

an indefinite time. An indicator that only shows the user that the product is in the off

position is included within the classification of an off mode.

1.17 Standard size: Clothes dryer with a drum capacity of 4.4 cubic feet or greater.

1.18 Standby mode: Any product mode where the energy using product is connected to a

mains power source and offers one or more of the following user-oriented or protective

functions which may persist for an indefinite time:

(a) To facilitate the activation of other modes (including activation or

deactivation of active mode) by remote switch (including remote control),

internal sensor, or timer.

(b) Continuous functions, including information or status displays (including

clocks) or sensor-based functions. A timer is a continuous clock function

(which may or may not be associated with a display) that provides regular

scheduled tasks (e.g., switching) and that operates on a continuous basis.

(c) To maintain connection to the internet or computer network that enabled

external interaction with the dryer.

1.19 Temperature sensing control: System which monitors dryer exhaust air temperature and

automatically terminates the dryer cycle.

1.20 Timer dryer: Clothes dryer that can be preset to carry out at least one operation to be

terminated by a timer, but may also be manually controlled, and does not include any

automatic termination function.

1.21 Ventless clothes dryer: Clothes dryer that uses a closed-loop system with an internal

condenser to remove the evaporated moisture from the heated air. The moist air is not

discharged from the cabinet.

1.22 Normal Program: Product mode in which the clothes dryer operates using a group of

automated settings designated as normal. For dryers that do not have a “normal”

program, the cycle recommended by the manufacturer for drying cotton or linen clothes

shall be considered as “normal”.

1.23 Eco Program: Eco Program: Product mode in which the clothes dryer operates using a

group of automated settings to achieve energy savings above normal operation during the

course of the dryer cycle. The eco program is a pre-determined setting advertised on the

product by the manufacturer in order to save energy for a typical cotton/poly load (e.g.

not “delicates” or other specialty load types). If more than one eco program exists, the

test shall be run at the most efficient eco program available as specified by the

manufacturer. If no advertised energy savings program exists, the “eco program” will be

defined as by selecting a normal cycle setting and the lowest temperature setting

available, excluding any no-heat settings.

1.24 Fastest Program: Product mode in which the clothes dryer operates using a group of

automated settings to achieve the most rapid rate of drying during the course of the dryer

cycle. The fastest program shall be specified by the manufacturer as the product mode in

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which the dryer applies the fastest drying rate possible to an eight and a half pound load

composed of real clothing of varying thickness and cotton content (i.e. shortest cycle

time). If the manufacturer does not provide input, the fastest program shall be created

manually by selecting a cycle setting that allows the highest temperature and shortest

drying time (commonly labeled as heavy-duty), excluding any cycles meant to sanitize

clothing. If there are separate energy buttons, the fastest setting should be used, such as

“speed.”

2. TESTING CONDITIONS

2.1 INSTALLATION.

2.1.1 All clothes dryers. For both conventional clothes dryers and ventless clothes dryers, as

defined in sections 1.8 and 1.21 of this appendix, install the clothes dryer in accordance

with manufacturer's instructions as shipped with the unit. If the manufacturer's

instructions do not specify the installation requirements for a certain component, it shall

be tested in the as-shipped condition. Where the manufacturer gives the option to use the

dryer both with and without a duct, the dryer shall be tested without the exhaust simulator

described in section 3.3.5.1 of AHAM HLD-1 (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3).

All external joints should be taped to avoid air leakage. Control setting indicator lights

showing the cycle progression, temperature or dryness settings, or other cycle functions

that cannot be turned off during the test cycle shall not be disconnected during the active

mode test cycle. For standby and off mode testing, the clothes dryer shall also be installed

in accordance with section 5, paragraph 5.2 of IEC 62301 (Second Edition) (incorporated

by reference; see § 430.3), disregarding the provisions regarding batteries and the

determination, classification, and testing of relevant modes. For standby and off mode

testing, all lighting systems shall remain connected.

2.1.2 Conventional clothes dryers. For conventional clothes dryers, as defined in section 1.8 of

this appendix, the dryer exhaust shall be restricted by adding the AHAM exhaust

simulator described in section 3.3.5.1 of AHAM HLD-1 (incorporated by reference; see §

430.3).

2.1.3 Ventless clothes dryers. For ventless clothes dryers, as defined in section 1.21, the dryer

shall be tested without the AHAM exhaust simulator. If the manufacturer gives the option

to use a ventless clothes dryer, with or without a condensation box, the dryer shall be

tested with the condensation box installed.

2.2 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY.

2.2.1 For drying testing, maintain the room ambient air temperature at 75 ± 3 ºF and the room

relative humidity at 50 ±10 percent.

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2.2.2 For standby and off mode testing, maintain room ambient air temperature conditions as

specified in section 4, paragraph 4.2 of IEC 62301 (Second Edition) (incorporated by

reference; see § 430.3).

2.3 ENERGY SUPPLY.

2.3.1 Electrical supply. Maintain the electrical supply at the clothes dryer terminal block

within 1 percent of 120/240 or 120/208Y or 120 volts as applicable to the particular

terminal block wiring system and within 1 percent of the nameplate frequency as

specified by the manufacturer. If the dryer has a dual voltage conversion capability,

conduct the test at the highest voltage specified by the manufacturer.

2.3.1.1 Supply voltage waveform. For the clothes dryer standby mode and off mode testing,

maintain the electrical supply voltage waveform indicated in section 4, paragraph 4.3.2 of

IEC 62301 (Second Edition) (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3). If the power

measuring instrument used for testing is unable to measure and record the total harmonic

content during the test measurement period, it is acceptable to measure and record the

total harmonic content immediately before and after the test measurement period.

2.3.2 Gas supply.

2.3.2.1 Natural gas. Maintain the gas supply to the clothes dryer immediately ahead of all

controls at a pressure of 7 to 10 inches of water column. If the clothes dryer is equipped

with a gas appliance pressure regulator for which the manufacturer specifies an outlet

pressure, the regulator outlet pressure shall be within ±10 percent of the value

recommended by the manufacturer in the installation manual, on the nameplate sticker, or

wherever the manufacturer makes such a recommendation for the basic model. The

hourly Btu rating of the burner shall be maintained within ±5 percent of the rating

specified by the manufacturer. If the requirement to maintain the hourly Btu rating of the

burner within ± 5 percent of the rating specified by the manufacturer cannot be achieved

under the allowable range in gas inlet test pressure, the orifice of the gas burner should be

modified as necessary to achieve the required Btu rating. The natural gas supplied should

have a heating value of approximately 1,025 Btus per standard cubic foot. The actual

heating value, H n 2, in Btus per standard cubic foot, for the natural gas to be used in the

test shall be obtained either from measurements made by the manufacturer conducting the

test using a standard continuous flow calorimeter as described in section 2.4.6 or by the

purchase of bottled natural gas whose Btu rating is certified to be at least as accurate a

rating as could be obtained from measurements with a standard continuous flow

calorimeter as described in section 2.4.6.

2.3.2.2 Propane gas. Maintain the gas supply to the clothes dryer immediately ahead of all

controls at a pressure of 11 to 13 inches of water column. If the clothes dryer is equipped

with a gas appliance pressure regulator for which the manufacturer specifies an outlet

pressure, the regulator outlet pressure shall be within ±10 percent of the value

recommended by the manufacturer in the installation manual, on the nameplate sticker, or

wherever the manufacturer makes such a recommendation for the basic model. The

hourly Btu rating of the burner shall be maintained within ±5 percent of the rating

specified by the manufacturer. If the requirement to maintain the hourly Btu rating of the

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burner within ± 5 percent of the rating specified by the manufacturer cannot be achieved

under the allowable range in gas inlet test pressure, the orifice of the gas burner should be

modified as necessary to achieve the required Btu rating. The propane gas supplied

should have a heating value of approximately 2,500 Btus per standard cubic foot. The

actual heating value, H p, in Btus per standard cubic foot, for the propane gas to be used

in the test shall be obtained either from measurements made by the manufacturer

conducting the test using a standard continuous flow calorimeter as described in section

2.4.6 or by the purchase of bottled gas whose Btu rating is certified to be at least as

accurate a rating as could be obtained from measurement with a standard continuous

calorimeter as described in section 2.4.6.

2.4 INSTRUMENTATION.

Perform all test measurements using the following instruments as appropriate.

2.4.1 Weighing scale for test cloth. The scale shall have a range of 0 to a maximum of at least

30 pounds with a resolution of at least 0.2 ounces and a maximum error no greater than

0.3 percent of any measured value within the range of 3 to 15 pounds.

2.4.1.2 Weighing scale for drum capacity measurements. The scale should have a range of 0 to

a maximum of at least 600 pounds with resolution of 0.50 pounds and a maximum error

no greater than 0.5 percent of the measured value.

2.4.2 Kilowatt-hour meter. The kilowatt-hour meter shall have a resolution of 0.001 kilowatt-

hours and a maximum error no greater than 0.5 percent of the measured value.

2.4.3 Gas meter. The gas meter shall have a resolution of 0.001 cubic feet and a maximum

error no greater than 0.5 percent of the measured value.

2.4.4 Dry and wet bulb psychrometer. The dry and wet bulb psychrometer shall have an error

no greater than ±1 °F. A relative humidity meter with a maximum error tolerance

expressed in °F equivalent to the requirements for the dry and wet bulb psychrometer or

with a maximum error tolerance of ± 2 percent relative humidity would be acceptable for

measuring the ambient humidity.

2.4.5 Temperature. The temperature sensor shall have an error no greater than ±1 °F.

2.4.6 Standard Continuous Flow Calorimeter. The calorimeter shall have an operating range

of 750 to 3,500 Btu per cubic foot. The maximum error of the basic calorimeter shall be

no greater than 0.2 percent of the actual heating value of the gas used in the test. The

indicator readout shall have a maximum error no greater than 0.5 percent of the measured

value within the operating range and a resolution of 0.2 percent of the full-scale reading

of the indicator instrument.

2.4.7 Standby mode and off mode watt meter. The watt meter used to measure standby mode

and off mode power consumption shall meet the requirements specified in section 4,

paragraph 4.4 of IEC 62301 (Second Edition) (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3). If

the power measuring instrument used for testing is unable to measure and record the crest

factor, power factor, or maximum current ratio during the test measurement period, it is

acceptable to measure the crest factor, power factor, and maximum current ratio

immediately before and after the test measurement period.

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2.5 LINT TRAP(S).

Clean the lint trap(s) thoroughly before each test run.

2.6 TEST CLOTHS.

2.6.1 Energy test cloth for DOE test. The energy test cloth shall be clean and consist of the

following:

(a) Pure finished bleached cloth, made with a momie or granite weave, which is a

blended fabric of 50-percent cotton and 50-percent polyester and weighs within

±10 percent of 5.75 ounces per square yard after test cloth preconditioning, and

has 65 ends on the warp and 57 picks on the fill. The individual warp and fill

yarns are a blend of 50-percent cotton and 50-percent polyester fibers.

(b) Cloth material that is 24 inches by 36 inches and has been hemmed to 22 inches

by 34 inches before washing. The maximum shrinkage after five washes shall not

be more than 4 percent on the length and width.

(c) The number of test runs on the same energy test cloth shall not exceed 25 runs.

2.6.2 Energy stuffer cloths for DOE test. The energy stuffer cloths shall be made from energy

test cloth material, and shall consist of pieces of material that are 12 inches by 12 inches

and have been hemmed to 10 inches by 10 inches before washing. The maximum

shrinkage after five washes shall not be more than 4 percent on the length and width. The

number of test runs on the same energy stuffer cloth shall not exceed 25 runs after test

cloth preconditioning.

2.6.3.1 Supplemental test clothes. The following supplemental test clothing shall be purchased

from Lands’ End Clothing catalog. Clothing dimension measurements shall be measured

as described in section 3.4.9 of this test procedure using a standard scale (in pounds).

(a) Article: V-neck T-shirt (Model # 411453-AH2)

Specifications: Regular fit, Short Sleeve, Relaxed

Size: Medium

Color: Black

Cotton content: 100%

Dimensions: 24”x 20” ±8%

Bone dry weight after conditioning: 0.318lbs ±0.032 lbs

(b) Article: Dress Socks (pair) (Model #: 412010-AH5)

Size: Medium

Color: Navy

Cotton content: 70%

Dimensions (per sock):16.5”x 2.5” ±8%

Bone dry weight after conditioning (per pair) 0.116lbs ±0.012 lbs

(c) Article: Boxer Shorts (Model #: 385086-AH0)

Size: 42

Color: Pearl gray




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(d) Article: Corduroy Leggings (Model #: 420127-AH0)

Specifications: Regular Fit 2 Sport

Size: Medium

Color: Deep Black

Cotton content: 73%

Dimensions: 34”x 15” ±8%.


(e) Article: Bath Towel (Model #: 400365-AHX)

Size: Bath Towel

Color: Orchid Petal




(f) Article: Blue Jeans (Model #: 307460-AH3)

Specifications: Medium, Uncuffed

Size: 30” x 30” (length x inseam)

Color: Indigo




2.6.3.2 Test clothing life.

The number of test runs on the same article of clothing shall not exceed 25 runs.

2.6.4 DOE Test Cloth Preconditioning.

All new test cloth load and energy stuffer cloths shall be treated as follows:

(1) Bone dry the load to a weight change of ± 1 percent, or less, as prescribed in

section 1.6 of this appendix.

(2) Place the test cloth load in a standard clothes washer set at the maximum water

fill level. Wash the load for 10 minutes in soft water (17 parts per million

hardness or less), using 60.8 grams of AHAM standard test detergent Formula 3.

Wash water temperature should be maintained at 140 °F ±5 °F (60 °C ±2.7 °C).

Rinse water temperature is to be controlled at 100 °F ±5 °F (37.7 °C ±2.7 °C).

(3) Rinse the load again at the same water temperature.

(4) Bone dry the load as prescribed in section 1.6 of this appendix and weigh the

load.

(5) Steps (2)-(4) are repeated until there is a weight change of 1 percent or less.

(6) A final cycle is to be a hot water wash with no detergent, followed by two warm

water rinses.

(7) Bone dry the load once again, as prescribed in section 1.6 of this appendix, and

weigh the load before using the load for testing.

2.6.5 Supplemental Test Clothes Preconditioning.

All new test clothing loads shall be treated as follows:

(1) Bone dry the load to a weight change of ± 0.3 percent, or less, as prescribed in

section 1.6 of this appendix.

(2) Place the test cloth load in a standard clothes washer set at the maximum water

fill level. Wash the load for 10 minutes in soft water (17 parts per million

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hardness or less), using 60.8 grams of AHAM standard test detergent Formula 3.

Wash water temperature should be maintained at 140 °F ±5 °F (60 °C ±2.7 °C).

Rinse water temperature is to be controlled at 100 °F ±5 °F (37.7 °C ±2.7 °C).

(3) Rinse the load again at the same water temperature.

(4) Bone dry the load as prescribed in section 1.6 of this appendix and weigh the

load.

(5) Steps (2)-(4) are repeated until there is a weight change of 0.5 percent or less.

(6) A final cycle is to be a hot water wash with no detergent, followed by two warm

water rinses.

(7) Bone dry the load once again, as prescribed in section 1.6 of this appendix, and

weigh the load before using the load for testing.

2.7 TEST LOADS.

2.7.1 DOE Test Cloths - Compact size dryer load. Prepare a bone-dry test load of energy

cloths that weighs 3.00 pounds ± .03 pounds. The test load can be adjusted to achieve

proper weight by adding energy stuffer cloths, but no more than five stuffer cloths may

be added per load. Dampen the load by agitating it in water whose temperature is 60 °F ±

5 °F and consists of 0 to 17 parts per million hardness for approximately 2 minutes to

saturate the fabric. Then, extract water from the wet test load by spinning the load until

the moisture content of the load is between 52.5 and 57.5 percent of the bone-dry weight

of the test load. Make a final mass adjustment, such that the moisture content is 57.5

percent ± 0.33 percent by adding water uniformly distributed among all of the test clothes

in a very fine spray using a spray bottle.

2.7.2 DOE Test Cloths - Standard size dryer load.

Prepare a bone-dry test load of energy cloths that weighs 8.45 pounds ± .085 pounds. The

test load can be adjusted to achieve proper weight by adding stuffer cloths, but no more

than five stuffer cloths may be added per load. Dampen the load by agitating it in water

whose temperature is 60 °F ± 5 °F and consists of 0 to 17 parts per million hardness for

approximately 2 minutes to saturate the fabric. Then, extract water from the wet test load

by spinning the load until the moisture content of the load is between 52.5 and 57.5

percent of the bone-dry weight of the test load. Make a final mass adjustment, such that

the moisture content is 57.5 percent ± 0.33 percent by adding water uniformly distributed

among all of the test clothes in a very fine spray using a spray bottle.

2.7.3 Supplemental Test Loads.

2.7.3.1 Small Supplemental Test Load. Prepare a bone-dry test load of the supplemental test

clothes, composed of one of each article of supplemental test clothes (a pair of socks

constitutes one article), referenced in section 2.6.3 a-f of this appendix, for a total weight

of 4.22 lbs ±0.085 lbs. If, through use, the bone dry weight of the load falls below 4.16

lbs, the load shall be discarded.

2.7.3.2 Medium Supplemental Test Load. Prepare a bone-dry test load of the supplemental test

clothes, composed of two of each article of supplemental test clothes, referenced in

section 2.6.3 a-f of this appendix (a pair of socks constitutes one article), for a total

weight of 8.45 lbs ±0.17 lbs. If, through use, the bone dry weight of the load falls below

8.28 lbs, the load shall be discarded.

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2.7.3.3 Large Supplemental Test Load. Prepare a bone-dry test load of the supplemental test

clothes, composed of four of each article of supplemental test clothes (a pair of socks

constitutes one article), referenced in section 2.6.3 a-f of this appendix, for a total weight

of 16.90 lbs ±0.34 lbs. If, through use, the bone dry weight of the load falls below 16.56

lbs, the load shall be discarded.

2.7.4 Method of wetting clothing. Dampen the load by agitating it in water whose temperature

is 60 °F ± 5 °F and consists of 0 to 17 parts per million hardness for approximately 2

minutes to saturate the fabric. Then, extract water from the wet test load by spinning the

load in a top-load washer until the moisture content of the load is between 60% and 64%

of the bone dry weight of the test load. If moisture target is not reached by the end of the

damping process, DO NOT make any adjustments. Restart the damping process in

washer from the start until desired moisture is reached.

2.7.5 Method of loading. Load the energy test cloths by grasping them in the center, shaking

them to hang loosely, and then dropping them in the dryer at random.

2.8 CLOTHES DRYER PRECONDITIONING.

2.8.1 Conventional non-heat pump clothes dryers. For conventional clothes dryers, before any

test cycle, operate the dryer without a test load in the non-heat mode for 15 minutes or

until the discharge air temperature is varying less than 1 °F for 10 minutes—whichever is

longer—in the test installation location with the ambient conditions within the specified

test condition tolerances of section 2.2 in the appendix.

2.8.2 Ventless and heat pump clothes dryers. For ventless and heat pump clothes dryers,

before any test cycle, the steady-state temperature measured at the compressor inlet and

outlet must be within the ambient room temperature range described in section 2.2.1 of

the appendix for a minimum of ten minutes. The machine may be left at ambient room

conditions for at least 6 hours between tests as an alternative to measuring compressor

inlet and outlet temperature.

3. TEST PROCEDURES AND MEASUREMENTS

3.1 DRUM CAPACITY.

Measure the drum capacity by sealing all openings in the drum except the loading port

with a plastic bag, and ensuring that all corners and depressions are filled and that there

are no extrusions of the plastic bag through any openings in the interior of the drum. Fill

the drum with water to a level determined by the intersection of the door plane and the

loading port (i.e., the uppermost edge of the drum that is in contact with the door seal).

Record the temperature of the water and then the weight of the dryer with the added

water and then determine the mass of the water in pounds. Add the appropriate volume to

account for any space in the drum interior not measured by water fill (e.g., the space

above the uppermost edge of the drum within a curved door) and subtract the appropriate

volume to account for the space that is measured by water fill but cannot be used when

the door is closed (e.g., space occupied by the door when closed). The drum capacity is

calculated as follows:

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C= w/d +/− volume adjustment

C= capacity in cubic feet.

w= mass of water in pounds.

d= density of water at the measured temperature in pounds per cubic foot.

3.2 DRYER LOADING.

Load the dryer as specified in 2.7.

3.3 TEST CYCLE.

3.3.1. Test Cycle Dryer Settings.

3.3.1.1 DOE Test. For timer dryers, as defined in section 1.20 of this appendix, operate the

clothes dryer at the maximum temperature setting and, if equipped with a timer, at the

maximum time setting. Any other optional cycle settings that do not affect the

temperature or time settings shall be tested in the as-shipped position. If the clothes dryer

does not have a separate temperature setting selection on the control panel, the maximum

time setting should be used for the drying test cycle. For automatic termination control

dryers, as defined in section 1.5 of this appendix, a “normal” program shall be selected

for the test cycle using the DOE Medium Test Load defined in section 2.7.2 a. For dryers

that do not have a “normal” program, the cycle recommended by the manufacturer for

drying cotton or linen clothes shall be selected. Where the drying temperature setting can

be chosen independently of the program, it shall be set to the maximum.

Where the dryness level setting can be chosen independently of the program, it shall be

set to the “normal” or “medium” dryness level setting. If such designation is not

provided, then the dryness level shall be set at the mid-point between the minimum and

maximum settings. Any other optional cycle settings that do not affect the program,

temperature or dryness settings shall be tested in the as-shipped position. If the final

moisture content is greater than the target RMC value of 2%, the test shall be invalid and

a new run shall be conducted using the highest dryness level setting. If the final RMC is

still above 2%, the test will be considered invalid.

3.3.1.2 Supplemental Test One. The purpose of this test condition is to evaluate dryer

performance with a small supplemental test load operating in the dryer’s “normal”

setting for cotton/linen loads. A “normal” mode, as defined in section 1.22, shall be

selected for the test cycle using the Small Supplemental Test Load (4.22 lb) defined in

section 2.7.2.1. For dryers that do not have a “normal” program, the cycle recommended

by the manufacturer for drying cotton or linen clothes shall be selected. Where the drying

temperature setting can be chosen independently of the program, it shall be set to

medium.





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moisture content is greater than the targeted RMC value of 4%, the test shall be invalid

and a new run shall be conducted using the highest dryness level setting. If the final

RMC is still above 4%, the test will be considered invalid.

3.3.1.3 Supplemental Test Two. The purpose of this test condition is to evaluate dryer

performance with a large supplemental test load operating in the dryer’s “normal”

setting for cotton/linen loads. A “normal” program, as defined in section 1.22, shall be

selected for the test cycle using the Large Supplemental Test Load (16.90 lbs) defined in

section 2.7.2.3. For dryers that do not have a “normal” program, the cycle recommended

by the manufacturer for drying cotton or linen clothes shall be selected. Where the drying

temperature setting can be chosen independently of the program, it shall be set to

medium.






moisture content is greater than the targeted RMC value of 4%, the test shall be invalid

and a new run shall be conducted using the highest dryness level setting. If the final RMC

is still above 4%, the test will be considered invalid.

3.3.1.4 Supplemental Test Three. The purpose of this test is to evaluate dryer performance with

a medium supplemental test load operated in the dyer’s most efficient operating setting

for cotton/linen loads. In addition to evaluating a dryer’s most efficient mode of

operation, this test will also become the basis for any utility-imposed drying cycle time

limit. An “Eco program”, as defined in section 1.23 of this test procedure, shall be

selected for the test cycle using the Medium Supplemental Test Load (8.45 lbs) defined

in section 2.7.2.2. For dryers that do not have a “Eco” program efficient setting, the test

shall be run by selecting a normal cycle setting and the lowest temperature setting

available, excluding any no-heat settings.





temperature or dryness settings, shall be tested in the most efficient setting position. If the

final moisture content is greater than the targeted RMC value of 4%, the test shall be

invalid and a new run shall be conducted using the highest dryness level setting. If the

final RMC is still above 4%, the test will be considered invalid.

3.3.1.5 Supplemental Test Four. The purpose of this test is to evaluate dryer performance with a

medium supplemental test load operated in the dyer’s most rapid drying rate for

cotton/linen loads. The “Fastest” program, as defined in section 1.24 of this test

procedure, shall be selected for the test cycle using the Medium Supplemental Test Load

(8.45 lbs) defined in section 2.7.2.2.

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Where the drying temperature setting can be chosen independently of the program, it

shall be set to the maximum. Where the dryness level setting can be chosen

independently of the program, it shall be set to the “normal” or “medium” dryness level

setting. If such designation is not provided, then the dryness level shall be set at the mid-

point between the minimum and maximum settings. Any other optional cycle settings

that do not affect the program, such as temperature or dryness settings, shall be tested in

the as-shipped position. If the final moisture content is greater than the targeted RMC

value of 2%, the test shall be invalid and a new run shall be conducted using the highest

dryness level setting. If the final RMC is still above 2%, the test will be considered

invalid.

3.3.2 Timer dryers (DOE cloth test only). Dry the load until the moisture content of the test

load is between 1 and 2.5 percent of the bone-dry weight of the test load, at which point

the test cycle is stopped, but do not permit the dryer to advance into cool down. If

required, reset the timer to increase the length of the drying cycle. After stopping the test

cycle, remove and weigh the test load. The clothes dryer shall not be stopped

intermittently in the middle of the test cycle for any reason. Record the data specified by

section 3.4 of this appendix. If the dryer automatically stops during a cycle because the

condensation box is full of water, the test is stopped, and the test run is invalid, in which

case the condensation box shall be emptied and the test re-run from the beginning. For

ventless dryers, as defined in section 1.21 of this appendix, during the time between two

cycles, the door of the dryer shall be closed except for loading (and unloading).

3.3.3 Automatic termination control dryers. Operate the clothes dryer until the completion of

the programmed cycle, including the cool down period. The cycle shall be considered

complete when the dryer indicates to the user that the cycle has finished (by means of a

display, indicator light, audible signal, or other signal) and the heater and drum/fan motor

shuts off for the final time. If the clothes dryer is equipped with a wrinkle prevention

mode (i.e., that continuously or intermittently tumbles the clothes dryer drum after the

clothes dryer indicates to the user that the cycle has finished) that is activated by default

in the as-shipped position or if manufacturers' instructions specify that the feature is

recommended to be activated for normal use, the cycle shall be considered complete after

the end of the wrinkle prevention mode. After the completion of the test cycle, remove

and weigh the test load. Record the data specified in section 3.4 of this appendix. If the

final moisture content is greater than the target RMC value for the test, the test shall be

invalid and a new run shall be conducted using the highest dryness level setting. The

technician should empty the condensation box before running a test. If the dryer

automatically stops during a cycle because the condensation box is full of water, the test

is stopped, and the test run is invalid, in which case the condensation box shall be

emptied and the test re-run from the beginning. During the time between two cycles, the

door of the dryer shall be closed except for loading (and unloading).

3.4 DATA RECORDING.

Record for each test cycle:

3.4.1 Bone-dry weight of the test load described in section 2.7.

3.4.2 Moisture content of the wet test load before the test, as described in section 2.7.

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3.4.3 Moisture content of the dry test load obtained after the test described in section 3.3.

3.4.4 Test room conditions, temperature, and percent relative humidity described in section

2.2.1.

3.4.5 For electric dryers — the total kilowatt-hours of electric energy, E t, consumed during

the test described in section 3.3.

3.4.6 For gas dryers —

3.4.6.1 Total kilowatt-hours of electrical energy, E te, consumed during the test described

in section 3.3.

3.4.6.2 Cubic feet of gas per cycle, E tg, consumed during the test described in section

3.3.

3.4.6.3 Correct the gas heating value, GEF, as measured in sections 2.3.2.1 and 2.3.2.2, to

standard pressure and temperature conditions in accordance with U.S. Bureau of

Standards, circular C417, 1938.

3.4.7 Cycle settings. Select clothing settings in accordance with section 3.3.2 for the automatic

termination control dryer test.

3.4.8 Test duration. Record the total duration of the test, T A, described in section 3.3 from the

start of the cycle to cycle completion.

3.4.9. Clothing Dimensions. To obtain the clothing dimensions, first shake and lay the articles

flat, then measure the length by the width of all test articles as shown below in Table 1:

TABLE 3. SUPPLEMENTAL TEST CLOTHING DIMENSIONS AND MEASUREMENT

INSTRUCTIONS.

Clothing Article Measurement Instructions

V-Neck T-shirt

X Measurement: along bottom edge of shirt

Y Measurement: from bottom edge to bottom

seam of sleeve

Boxer Shorts

X Measurement: along waistband

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Y Measurement: from top of waistband to

bottom corner of leg ‘sleeve’

Blue Jeans


Y Measurement: top of waistband to bottom of

pants sleeve

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Table 1 continued.

Corduroy Leggings


Y Measurement: top of waistband to bottom of

pants ‘sleeve’

Dress Socks

X Measurement: from edge of heel to top of tip

Y Measurement: from bottom of sock tip to top

of sock band

Bath Towel

X Measurement: along bottom edge of towel

Y Measurement: along left edge of towel

Individual articles must remain within a ±8% range of specified article length and width, as

referenced in the supplemental test clothes section 2.6.3 of this appendix.

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3.5 STANDBY MODE AND OFF MODE POWER.

Establish the testing conditions set forth in Section 2 “Testing Conditions” of this appendix. For

clothes dryers that take some time to enter a stable state from a higher power state as discussed in

Section 5, Paragraph 5.1, Note 1 of IEC 62301 (Second Edition ) (incorporated by reference; see

§ 430.3), allow sufficient time for the clothes dryer to reach the lower power state before

proceeding with the test measurement. Follow the test procedure specified in section 5,

paragraph 5.3.2 of IEC 62301 (Second Edition) for testing in each possible mode as described in

sections 3.5.1 and 3.5.2 of this appendix.

3.5.1 If a clothes dryer has an inactive mode, as defined in section 1.13 of this appendix,

measure and record the average inactive mode power of the clothes dryer, P IA, in watts.

3.5.2 If a clothes dryer has an off mode, as defined in section 1.16 of this appendix, measure

and record the average off mode power of the clothes dryer, P OFF, in watts.

4. CALCULATION OF DERIVED RESULTS FROM TEST

MEASUREMENTS

4.1 DOE TEST CALCULATIONS.

Calculation of derived results for measurements gathered during the DOE Test as described in

section 3.3.1.1.

4.1.1 Total per-cycle electric dryer energy consumption for DOE.

Calculate the total electric dryer energy consumption per cycle, E ce, expressed in

kilowatt-hours per cycle and defined as:

E ce= E t,

for automatic termination control dryers, and,

E ce= [55.5/(W w− W d)] × E t× field use,

for timer dryers

Where:

55.5 = an experimentally established value for the percent reduction in the

moisture content of the test load during a laboratory test cycle expressed as a

percent.

E t= the energy recorded in section 3.4.5 of this appendix

field use = 1.18, the field use factor for clothes dryers with time termination

control systems only without any automatic termination control functions.

W w= the moisture content of the wet test load in percent as recorded in section

3.4.2 of this appendix.

W d= the moisture content of the dry test load in percent as recorded in section

3.4.3 of this appendix.

4.1.2 Per-cycle gas dryer electrical energy consumption for DOE.

Calculate the gas dryer electrical energy consumption per cycle, E ge, expressed in


E ge= E te,

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E ge= [55.5/(W w−W d)] × E te× field use,

for timer dryers

Where:

E te= the energy recorded in section 3.4.6.1 of this appendix.

field use, 55.5, W w, W d as defined in section 4.1.1 of this appendix.

4.1.3 Per-cycle gas dryer gas energy consumption for DOE.

Calculate the gas dryer gas energy consumption per cycle, E ge, expressed in Btus per

cycle and defined as:

E gg= E tg× GEF


E gg= [55.5/(W w−W d)] × E tg× field use × GEF

for timer dryers

Where:

E tg= the energy recorded in section 3.4.6.2 of this appendix.

GEF = corrected gas heat value (Btu per cubic foot) as defined in section 3.4.6.3

of this appendix,

field use, 55.5, W w, W d as defined in section 4.1.1 of this appendix.

4.1.4 Total per-cycle gas dryer energy consumption expressed in kilowatt-hours for DOE.

Calculate the total gas dryer energy consumption per cycle, E cg, expressed in kilowatt-

hours per cycle and defined as:

E cg= E ge+ (E gg/3412 Btu/kWh)

Where:

E ge= the energy calculated in section 4.1.2 of this appendix

E gg= the energy calculated in section 4.1.3 of this appendix

4.1.5 Per-cycle standby mode and off mode energy consumption for DOE.

Calculate the dryer inactive mode and off mode energy consumption per cycle, E TSO,

expressed in kWh per cycle and defined as:

E TSO= [(P IA× S IA) + (P OFF× S OFF)] × K/283

Where:

P IA= dryer inactive mode power, in watts, as measured in section 3.5.1;

P OFF= dryer off mode power, in watts, as measured in section 3.5.2.

If the clothes dryer has both inactive mode and off mode, S IA and S OFF both

equal 8,620 ÷ 2 = 4,310, where 8,620 is the total inactive and off mode annual

hours;

If the clothes dryer has an inactive mode but no off mode, the inactive mode

annual hours, S IA, is equal to 8,620 and the off mode annual hours, S OFF, is equal

to 0;

If the clothes dryer has an off mode but no inactive mode, S IA is equal to 0 and

S OFF is equal to 8,620

Where:

K = 0.001 kWh/Wh conversion factor for watt-hours to kilowatt-hours; and

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283 = representative average number of clothes dryer cycles in a year.

4.1.6 Per-cycle combined total energy consumption expressed in kilowatt-hours for DOE.

Calculate the per-cycle combined total energy consumption, E CC, expressed in kilowatt-

hours per cycle and defined for an electric clothes dryer as:

E CC= E ce+ E TSO

Where:

E ce= the energy calculated in section 4.1.1 of this appendix, and

E TSO= the energy calculated in section 4.1.5 of this appendix, and defined for a

gas clothes dryer as:

E CC= E cg+ E TSO

Where:

E cg= the energy calculated in section 4.1.4 of this appendix, and

E TSO= the energy calculated in section 4.1.5 of this appendix.

4.1.7 Per-cycle Energy Factor in pounds per kilowatt-hour for DOE.

Calculate the energy factor, EF, expressed in pounds per kilowatt-hour and defined for an

electric clothes dryer as:

EF = W bonedry/E ce

Where:

W bonedry= the bone dry test load weight recorded in section 3.4.1 of this appendix,

and

E ce= the energy calculated in section 4.1.1 of this appendix, and defined for a gas

clothes dryer as:

EF = W bonedry/E cg

Where:


and

E cg= the energy calculated in section 4.1.4 of this appendix.

4.1.8 Per-cycle Combined Energy Factor in pounds per kilowatt-hour for DOE.

Calculate the combined energy factor, CEF, expressed in pounds per kilowatt-hour and

defined as follows:

CEF = W bonedry/E CC

Where:


and

E CC= the energy calculated in section 4.1.6 of this appendix.

If the test run was invalid, the CEF shall be given a value of 0.

4.1.9 Per-cycle Test Duration in minutes.

Calculate the per-cycle test duration, T A, expressed in minutes and defined as follows:

T A = T D

For automatic termination dryers and

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T A = [55.5/(W w – W d)] × T D

for timer dryers.

Where:

T D = the duration of the dryer test case in minutes as measured in section 3.4.9

55.5, W w, W d as defined in section 4.1.1 of this appendix.

4.2 SUPPLEMENTAL TEST CALCULATIONS.

Repeat sections 4.2.1 through 4.2.9 a total of four times, once for each supplemental test

(sections 3.3.1.2 through 3.3.1.5).

4.2.1 Total per-cycle electric dryer energy consumption.

Calculate the total electric dryer energy consumption per cycle, E ce, expressed in


E ce = [PD/(W w− W dt)] × E t,

Where:

PD = 58% for tests conducted during sections 3.3.1.2 through 3.3.1.4;

PD = 60% for the test conducted during section 3.3.1.5;

E t = the energy recorded in section 3.4.5 of this appendix;

W w = the moisture content of the wet test load in percent as recorded in section

3.4.2 of this appendix;

W dt = target dry weight of 4% for tests conducted during sections 3.3.1.2 through

3.3.1.4; and

W dt = target dry weight of 2% for the test conducted during section 3.3.1.5

4.2.2 Per-cycle gas dryer electrical energy consumption.

Calculate the gas dryer electrical energy consumption per cycle, E ge, expressed in


E ge= [PD/(W w−W dt)] × E te,

Where:

E te= the energy recorded in section 3.4.6.1 of this appendix.

PD, W w, W dt as defined in section 4.2.1 of this appendix.

4.2.3 Per-cycle gas dryer gas energy consumption.

Calculate the gas dryer gas energy consumption per cycle, E ge, expressed in Btus per

cycle and defined as:

E gg= [PD/(W w−W dt)] × E tg × GEF

Where:

E tg= the energy recorded in section 3.4.6.2 of this appendix.

GEF = corrected gas heat value (Btu per cubic foot) as defined in section 3.4.6.3

of this appendix,


4.2.4 Total per-cycle gas dryer energy consumption expressed in kilowatt-hours.

Calculate the total gas dryer energy consumption per cycle, E cg, expressed in kilowatt-

hours per cycle and defined as:

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E cg= E ge+ (E gg/3412 Btu/kWh)

Where:

E ge= the energy calculated in section 4.2.2 of this appendix

E gg= the energy calculated in section 4.2.3 of this appendix

4.2.5 Per-cycle standby mode and off mode energy consumption.

Calculate the dryer inactive mode and off mode energy consumption per cycle, E TSO,

expressed in kWh per cycle and defined as:

E TSO= [(P IA× S IA) + (P OFF× S OFF)] × K/283

Where:

P IA= dryer inactive mode power, in watts, as measured in section 3.5.1;

P OFF= dryer off mode power, in watts, as measured in section 3.5.2.

If the clothes dryer has both inactive mode and off mode, S IA and S OFF both

equal 8,620 ÷ 2 = 4,310, where 8,620 is the total inactive and off mode annual

hours;

If the clothes dryer has an inactive mode but no off mode, the inactive mode

annual hours, S IA, is equal to 8,620 and the off mode annual hours, S OFF, is equal

to 0;

If the clothes dryer has an off mode but no inactive mode, S IA is equal to 0 and

S OFF is equal to 8,620

Where:

K = 0.001 kWh/Wh conversion factor for watt-hours to kilowatt-hours; and

283 = representative average number of clothes dryer cycles in a year.

4.2.6 Per-cycle combined total energy consumption expressed in kilowatt-hours.

Calculate the per-cycle combined total energy consumption, E CC, expressed in kilowatt-

hours per cycle and defined for an electric clothes dryer as:

E CC= E ce+ E TSO

Where:

E ce= the energy calculated in section 4.2.1 of this appendix, and

E TSO= the energy calculated in section 4.2.5 of this appendix, and defined for a

gas clothes dryer as:

E CC= E cg+ E TSO

Where:

E cg= the energy calculated in section 4.2.4 of this appendix, and

E TSO= the energy calculated in section 4.2.5 of this appendix.

4.2.7 Per-cycle Energy Factor in pounds per kilowatt-hour.

Calculate the energy factor, EF, expressed in pounds per kilowatt-hour and defined for an

electric clothes dryer as:

EF = W bonedry/E ce

Where:


and

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E ce= the energy calculated in section 4.2.1 of this appendix, and defined for a gas

clothes dryer as:

EF = W bonedry/E cg

Where:


and

E cg= the energy calculated in section 4.2.4 of this appendix.

4.2.8 Per-cycle Combined Energy Factor in pounds per kilowatt-hour.

Calculate the combined energy factor, CEF, expressed in pounds per kilowatt-hour and

defined as follows:

CEF = W bonedry/E CC

Where:


and

E CC= the energy calculated in section 4.2.6 of this appendix.

If the test run was invalid, the CEF shall be given a value of 0.

4.2.9 Per-cycle Test Duration in minutes.

Calculate the per-cycle test duration, T A, expressed in minutes and defined as follows:

T A = [PD/(W w – W dt)] × T D

Where:

T D = the duration of the dryer test case as measured in section 3.4.9


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4.3 UTILITY COMBINED ENERGY FACTOR (UCEF) IN POUNDS PER

KILOWATT-HOUR.

[NOTE – This section is provided herein for general reference and is not specifically related to

dryer testing. The UCEF value is calculated from the test results of the test protocol. The

weighting factors and UCEF credit values shown here may have changed. ]

Calculate the Utility Combined Energy Factor, UCEF, expressed in pounds per kilowatt-hour

and defined as:

UCEF = α × CEF 1 + β × CEF 2 + γ × CEF 3 + δ × CEF 4 + ε × CEF 5 + UCEF CREDIT

Where:

UCEF = the Utility Combined Energy Factor, a weighted average of the CEF calculated

for the four supplemental tests and DOE D2 CEFs

α = the Supplemental Test One weighting factor, see table below

CEF 1 = the calculated combined energy factor for Supplemental Test One, calculated in

section 4.2.8 for the test case described in section 3.3.1.2

β = the Supplemental Test Two weighting factor, see table below

CEF 2 = the calculated combined energy factor for Supplemental Test Two, calculated in


γ = the Supplemental Test Three weighting factor, see table below

CEF 3 = the calculated combined energy factor for Supplemental Test Three, calculated

in section 4.2.8 for the test case described in section 3.3.1.4

δ = the Supplemental Test Four weighting factor, see table below

CEF 4 = the calculated combined energy factor for Supplemental Test Four, calculated in


ε = the DOE D2 weighting factor, see table below

CEF 5 = the calculated combined energy factor for DOE D2, calculated in 4.1.8 for the

test case described in section 3.3.1.1

UCEF CREDIT = Functionality credits as defined by utility programs

Weighting Factors Table Weighting factors were set to reflect results most consistent settings used in various field testing. Because no direct

correlation exists between the 5 utility tests and all possible combinations of all possible dryers designs, the

weighting factors are representative, not specific setttings.

Weighting factors are divided into two different product categories, “non-ENERGYSTAR dryers” and “efficient

dryers”. This is done because efficient dryers have settings that are designed provide energy savings, whereas non-

ENERGYSTAR dryers do not typically have such consumer options. Efficient dryers will be more likely used in

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their efficient mode (because they have them, and because consumers presumably purchased them at least in part

because they wanted that feature). Table 2 below provides weighting factors for both dryer categories.

Table 2. Weighting factors by dryer category.

D2 Cloths

Supplemental Test Small Large Eco Fast D2

Performance Tier α β γ δ ε Total

Non-ENERGY STAR 29% 14% 5% 24% 29% 100%

Designed to be Efficient 21% 11% 30% 18% 21% 100%

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