ABSTRACT

Minisplit Air Conditioners ................................................................................... 216 8.2.5 Heat Pumps ............................................................................................................ 217 8.2.6 Clothes Washers ..................................................................................................... 218 8.2.7 Clothes Dryers ........................................................................................................ 218 8.2.8 Dishwashers ............................................................................................................ 219 8.2.9 Cooktops and Ovens ............................................................................................. 219

8.3 Current Production ............................................................................................................ 219 8.4 Efficient Designs ................................................................................................................ 219

8.4.1 Refrigerators and Freezers .................................................................................... 221 8.4.2 Improved Fan Motors ............................................................................................ 221 8.4.3 Vacuum Insulation Panels .................................................................................... 221 8.4.4 Water Heaters ......................................................................................................... 221

8.4.4.1 Gas-Fired Storage Water Heater ............................................................ 221 8.4.4.2 Heat Pump Water Heaters .....................................................................222 8.4.4.3 Solar Water Heaters ................................................................................222