UL Solutions Achieves HVAC Performance Accreditation

The UL Solutions HVAC performance testing facility in Carugate, Italy, is now accredited to ISO/IEC 17025, General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, as a testing laboratory by Accredia, the Italian national accreditation body.

Testing standards for heat pumps

The accreditation applies to UL Solutions’ ability to test heat pumps for energy efficiency and noise testing, including the following standards in its scope:

• EN 14511-1 – Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps for space heating and cooling, and process chillers with electrically driven compressors - Part 1: Terms and definitions
• EN 14511-2 - Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps for space heating and cooling, and process chillers with electrically driven compressors - Part 2: Test conditions
• EN 14511-3 - Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps for space heating and cooling, and process chillers with electrically driven compressors - Part 3: Test methods
• EN 14511-4 - Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps for space heating and cooling, and process chillers with electrically driven compressors - Part 4: Requirements
• EN 14825 - Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps for space heating and cooling, and process chillers with electrically driven compressors
• EN 16147 - Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps for space heating and cooling, and process chillers with electrically driven compressors
• EN 12102-1 - Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages, heat pumps for space heating and cooling, and process chillers with electrically driven compressors - Part 1: Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages, dehumidifiers, heat pumps for space heating and cooling, and process chillers
• ISO 3744 - Acoustics - Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources using sound pressure - Engineering methods for an essentially free field over a reflecting plane

This set of standards included in the accreditation scope empowers UL Solutions to deliver internationally recognized accredited test reports to manufacturers and other interested parties, including importers, distributors, national surveillance bodies and customs authorities. This accreditation reflects our commitment to meeting the stringent requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 and underscores our dedication to excellence in service and quality.

Trust and reliability for HVAC manufacturers

As a global safety science leader, UL Solutions offers extensive expertise when it comes to regulations and standards, making us a reliable testing and certification provider for HVAC manufacturers. Accredia is a signatory to multilateral mutual recognition agreements, including:

• The European Cooperation for Accreditation (EA-MLA)
• The International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC-MRA)
• The International Accreditation Forum (IAF-MRA)

Full-service testing and certification provider for heat pump testing

The ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation demonstrates UL Solutions' expertise in heat pump safety standards, including IEC 60335-2-40 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Part 2-40: Particular Requirements for Electrical Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and Dehumidifiers and Pressure Equipment Directive services. In addition, wireless interoperability, cybersecurity, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and radio testing can all be conducted at our Carugate location.

UL Solutions also facilitates streamlined testing for heat pump energy labeling, research and development related to energy efficiency and noise testing.

Learn more about HVAC capabilities in Carugate, as well as our HVACR performance services.