V8 Field QA Q35: ClothesWasher

PHOTO REQUIRED of all Clothes Washer nameplate/model number (if installed) or empty space (if not installed) per HERS® Standards Chapter 9. Raters/RFIs are responsible for documenting reasons for missing photos. Rater/RFI verifies and documents the correct clothes washer location, and whether it is installed at time of final inspection for new homes. If a washer is installed, Rater/RFI verifies and documents the correct information from the EnergyGuide if present. Rater/RFI documents which source they use and verifies supporting documentation (photo of nameplate w/ model #). If the builder provides this appliance and it is not present during the Confirmed Rating, the Rater/RFI should verify supporting documentation in form of spec sheet/purchase order from the builder.

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, location 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 * What to do when Clothes Washer is not installed (HERS Reference) * Location of proposed installation site or installed Clothes Washer (Conditioned Space or Outside Conditioned Space)