Good afternoon Team, The 2023 DOE Seer2 transition is drawing closer and we know both you and your customers have a growing number of questions. Although unitary manufacturing dates are not concrete at this moment, we wanted to provide you with as much information as possible to guide your customers through this change. The below provides a quick snapshot of the transition, describes our current transition plan, advises what your customers should plan for, as well as provides helpful resources.

What is the 2023 DOE Seer2 Transition? Starting on January 1, 2023, all residential air-conditioning and heat pump products are going through a change in how equipment efficiency is measured. This transition to SEER2 is accompanied by efficiency increases for split systems in air-conditioning and heat pumps. Heat pumps are going through a nationwide efficiency increase and split system air-conditioners are going through regional efficiency increases.

What equipment does the transition affect in the Southeast Region?

Please see the below charts from Goodman MFG showing when and what can be sold by equipment product family. Ware Group Customers should refer to the SE column.

What Does Your Contractor Need to Know?. Any AC system that doesn't meet SEER2 requirements (Below 18 Seer) cannot be installed on or after January 1, 2023. All systems manufactured after January 1, 2023, must meet the new Seer2 requirements with a minimum Seer2 of 14.3 (Equivalent to 15 Seer). Existing 14.0 SEER heat pumps built prior to January 1, 2023, cannot be manufactured, but may still be sold and installed on or after January 1, 2023. Existing 14.0 SEER single packaged units built prior to January 1, 2023, cannot be manufactured, but may still be sold and installed on or after January 1, 2023. All systems manufactured after January 1, 2023, must meet the new Seer2 requirements with a minimum Seer2 of 13.4 (Equivalent to 14 Seer). Your contractor should expect new model numbers for Split AC and Heat pumps for the 2023 selling season. New model numbers should begin to transition in late summer through the end of 2022. The below video provides estimated dates for first availability, but we will have more information out once we have concrete dates confirmed

Please watch Goodman's overview of the 2023 Seer2 Transition. The video contains everything from the explanation of Seer2, overall regulations, new model number info, and available dates for distributors (Please note these are subject to change).

What is our Plan at The Ware Group? Product Transition New models will begin coming into inventory in late summer through the end of the year. Rollout dates for the new equipment SKUs have recently been announced, but are still fluid and subject to change. We will begin working with branch support, the field, and customers to ensure a smooth transition. Below are just a few of the steps we will be taking: Substituting demand from previous models to new models Updating pricebooks Updating OEM parts Adding resources to the “2023 DOE Transition” COIL page Adding a resources button for the "2023 DOE Transition” to the Johnstone Ware Group website Continual email announcements with new product information Seer2 banner Announcements displayed on the branch TVs Transition Training We are finalizing dates for a "Preparing for 2023" virtual workshop next month that will be put on by Goodman for all our Goodman, Amana, Daikin dealers to participate in. There will be a series of regionalized in-person events in May for our dealers to attend that will educate and prepare them for the 2023 selling season. An announcement will be sent out in the near future with dates. Our goal will be to: Provide customers with guidance on how they should plan to stock and sell Seer2 Provide customers with guidance on how they make the transition with their customers Provide customers with guidance on how should they buy/what should they expect from manufacturers and The Ware Group

Resources

Click to Download the above Document from HARDI SEER2 New Efficiency Standards The Department of Energy (DOE) is changing the way HVAC systems are tested. By January 1, 2023, SEER2 product regulations will be in full effect. Learn what this means for your region. Read more seer2.com

Please communicate this information to your customers and reach out to Trey Weeks with any specific questions.