WHAT IS BRADFORD WHITE
DOING ABOUT THIS?
Bradford White is committed to helping all of its
customers make the transition to the 2015 standards
as smooth as possible. As new information becomes
available, we will update our website and send
information to our customers.
We are also nearing the completion of our largest
plant expansion in company history to meet growing
demand and to accommodate the production of the
2015 ready products. This expansion includes the
installation of the most advanced manufacturing
equipment, giving Bradford White the capability and
flexibility to produce an even wider variety of 2015
compliant products than what we offer today.
Last but not least, we will continue to focus on
providing our customers with the best and most
comprehensive line of water heating products
available, so you get the performance, quality,
ingenuity, and service you've come to expect from
Bradford White.
Are You
NAECA Ready?
On April 16, 2015, there will be significant changes to water heater energy factor (EF)
requirements as the result of updates to the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act
(NAECA). These new requirements call for higher energy factor (EF) ratings on virtually all
On April 16, 2015,
there will be significant updates
heater landscape. NAECA also affects some light-duty commercial water heaters.
Bradford White is NAECA Ready!
requirements as the result
of updates to the
Introducing the New NAECA Model Cross Reference Guide! This easy to navigate
guide will help you determine the right Bradford White, NAECA compliant solution for
your needs. Simply select your application, your fuel type, your desired gallon capacity,
and finally, choose your current model number. The Cross Reference Guide will then
display the NAECA compliant options available to you along with the new model
numbers, dimensions, and other basic specifications.
National Appliance Energy
Conservation Act (NAECA).
Here is a NAECA Cross Reference Guide sample showing the replacement options for a standard Bradford
White 40-gallon gas water heater (MI40T6FBN).
Model Number:
Product Type:
Gallon Cap:
Diameter:
Height:*
First Hour Rating:
Energy Factor:
120v Elec Required:
When it’s time to choose a brand ...
choose Bradford White
Products manufactured by Bradford White Corporation and its subsidiaries
(Bradford White Water Heaters, LAARS Heating Systems, and Niles Steel Tank
Company) are designed, fabricated, and assembled in the states of Michigan
and New Hampshire. All raw materials and component parts are sourced from
American companies for the highest level of American-made content and
manufacture, whenever possible.
Current Model
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
MI40T6FBN
Res Gas
40 Gallons
18"
59.375"
76
0.59
—
RG240T6N
Res Gas
40 Gallons
20"
59.375"
76
0.62
—
RG1D40T6N
Res Gas
40 Gallons
18"
64.375"
76
0.62
Yes
RG230T6N
Res Gas
30 Gallons
18"
59.125"
58
0.64
—
Option 1 is the closest suggestion and shows the typical 2”
increase in product diameter with no increase in
product height.
Option 2 is the recommendation in the event the application
presents diameter restrictions. This option will have
the same 18” diameter but will be 5” taller and
require 120v electricity.
Option 3 is similar in footprint, but has a lower gallon capacity.
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residential gas, electric, oil, and tankless gas water heaters, completely altering the water
to water heater energy factor (EF)
Bradford White Is
Committed to the Professional Installer.
M A D E
Are you prepared for the sweeping changes that will affect
the entire water heater industry?
Built to be the Best™
+1" or +2"
+2"
Gas and electric water heaters less than or
equal to 55 gallons will typically increase in
diameter by 2" and in height by 1" or 2".
Access the new NAECA Model Cross Reference Guide and get the most current
information about the 2015 NAECA standards. Scan the QR code or visit
www.bradfordwhite.com/naeca.
HOW THE NEW NAECA RULES AFFECT YOU
2015
HOW WATER HEATER PRODUCTS ARE CHANGING
NAECA
Compliant
While NAECA will certainly present a certain level of challenges, a potential impact of the changes will be an
increase in the share of water heaters sold through wholesale distribution, thereby, increasing installer
opportunities. As products and installations become more sophisticated, it is less likely that these water
heaters will be purchased and installed by the do-it-yourself consumer.
• Many of the water heaters you’ve installed in the past will now be larger in size and weight (i.e. condensing
units, heat pumps, etc.).
Gas water heaters require additional insulation, incorporate newer flue baffling
technologies (including flue dampers), incorporate electronic ignition in lieu of the standing
pilot, or any combination of these. One impact will be an increase in the overall product
size, especially in diameter. For gas-fired products over 55 gallons (≤ 75,000 BTU/Hr.), fully
condensing combustion technology will most likely be required. This will also mean that
line voltage will have to be available as will a means for condensate disposal.
• These size and weight changes will affect how you store, specify, transport, and install water heaters.
• There will also be new technologies introduced that may require you (and your employees) to participate in
manufacturer or wholesaler sponsored training.
• In cases where your customers cannot replace an existing water heater with a similar model, you will need to
provide them with additional guidance on their water heater replacement options.
• Some of the NAECA product options may require you to incorporate an electrical feed, venting, or condensate
disposal into an installation where none of these factors existed with the original water heater.
+1" or +2"
NAECA EF Requirements for Residential Gas Water Heaters
Calculation
Rated Storage Volume
Current Standard
2015 Standard
20-55 Gallons
EF = 0.675 -- (0.0015 x V)
Tankless 30
40
50
0.62
0.61 0.59
0.58
0.82
0.63 0.62
0.60
Greater than 55 Gallons
EF = 0.8012 -- (0.00078 x V)
60
65
75
0.56
0.55
0.53
0.75
0.75
0.74
+2"
GAS PRODUCTS
2015 Standards: Some gas water heaters less than or equal to 55 gallons
will increase in size.
CONTRACTORS
• The water heater changes that are required by NAECA will affect the way you buy, store, transport, and sell
products.
• With some of the new sizes and technologies being a factor, you will need to provide more of a consultative
approach to your contracting customers when they are faced with water heater replacement challenges.
• To effectively guide your customers, you will be required to re-train employees so that they understand the
intricacies of the new standards and the actual water heater changes.
• Because some of the new style water heaters will require additional components, such as venting material and
condensate pumps, you may have to stock additional SKU's to cover all of your customers’ water heater
installation needs.
WHOLESALERS
• With many of the NAECA compliant water heaters becoming larger in size and weight, the space you’ve
traditionally allotted to these products may have to change.
• Since some of these products will also require changes in venting, power, and condensate removal, these will
also have to factor into the design of your water heater space.
• Some of the added features or new technologies, such as heat pumps, will introduce noise level factors that you
did not have to consider in the past when selecting product placement.
• These installations in your new single or multi-family housing structures will also have to take into account any
future replacement situations.
Electric water heaters will require more insulation. This will increase the diameter and/or
height of the water heater. Additional insulation may be required for piping and fittings
such as drain and T&P valves. Electric water heaters over 55 gallons (≤ 12 kW input) will
likely utilize integrated heat pumps to meet the new EF requirements, based on currently
available technology.
+1" or +2"
NAECA EF Requirements for Residential Electric Water Heaters
Calculation
Rated Storage Volume
Current Standard
2015 Standard
20-55 Gallons
EF = 0.960 -- (0.0003 x V)
20
30
40
50
0.94
0.93 0.92
0.90
0.95
0.95 0.95
0.95
Greater than 55 Gallons
EF = 2.057 -- (0.00113 x V)
65
80
120
0.88
0.86
0.81
1.98
1.97
1.92
+2"
ELECTRIC PRODUCTS
2015 Standards: Some electric water heaters less than or equal to 55 gallons
will increase in size.
Oil-fired water heaters face many of the same challenges as gas products and will likely
require additional insulation and/or completely new combustion systems.
NAECA EF Requirements for Residential Oil Water Heaters
Calculation
Rated Storage Volume
Current Standard
2015 Standard
30
0.53
0.62
EF = 0.68 -- (0.0019 x V)
32
50
0.53
0.50
0.62
0.59
Note: After April 16, 2015, Bradford White will no longer manufacture oil-fired water heaters.
OIL PRODUCTS
BUILDERS
Bradford White is NAECA ready, and we're committed to helping you get ready too!