V8 File QA Q37: ClothesWasher

PHOTO REQUIRED of Clothes Washer nameplate/model number (if installed) or empty space (if not installed) per HERS® Chapter 9. Raters/RFIs are responsible for documenting reasons for missing photos. Confirm that the clothes washer location corresponds with those identified by the Rater/RFI on site or plans. Washers are often not installed at time of final inspection for new homes. If a washer is installed, confirm that the verified IMEF, LER, Capacity, and rates correspond with those identified by the Rater/RFI on site or plans. If the builder provides this appliance, the Rater/RFI should provide supporting documentation in form of spec sheet/purchase order from the builder. If the builder does not provide a major appliance, the software model should reflect the same input as the reference home (typically the RESNET default value) so not to claim credit on the HERS Index for something not provided at time of rating.

SCORING:
"Satisfactory": When all mandatory photos are taken by Rater/RFI and no errors below occur "Unsatisfactory": When one or more errors below occur "Missing Photo": When one or more mandatory photos are not taken by Rater/RFI "Unsatisfactory + Missing Photo": When one or more errors below occur and all mandatory photos are not taken by Rater/RFI

GUIDANCE: Clothes Washer Verification Errors - The Rater/RFI can correctly identify or determine the following items: * If present, photo of model number on Clothes Washer * If present, any characteristics from EnergyGuide that would allow for a non-HERS Reference default to be used in the model * If present, all fields that need to be captured from EnergyGuide for Rating (Washer Labeled Energy Rating, Natural Gas Operating Cost, Washer Capacity, Gas Rate, Electric Rate, Washer Labeled Loads Per Week, Load Type) * If present, fuel used for Clothes Washer * If not present, verify and use the predominant dryer fuel in that market * If not present, Clothes Washer is modeled as HERS Reference * Location of proposed installation site or installed Clothes Washer (Conditioned Space or Outside Conditioned Space)