CSA R7008:19 (R2024) ✓ Most Recent

Scope

1.1 This Standard covers dehumidifier for households use included within the scope of the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) and Canadian Energy Efficiency Regulations (as of June 13, 2019) that are products, other than a portable air conditioner, room air conditioner, or packaged terminal air conditioner, that is a self-contained, electrically operated, and mechanically encased assembly consisting of:
(a) A refrigerated surface (evaporator) that condenses moisture from the atmosphere;
(b) A refrigerating system, including an electric motor;
(c) An air-circulating fan; and
(d) A means for collecting or disposing of the condensate. (10 CFR 430.2).

1.2 This includes dehumidifiers with the following capacity:
(a) 11.83 L (25.00 pints)/day or less;
(b) 11.83 L (25.01 pints) to 23.66 L (50.00 pints)/day; and
(c) 23.66 L (50.01 pints)/day or more.
Note: Whole home dehumidifiers are not covered by this Standard's scope. See more