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National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) 2004 Impact
On January 20, 2004, Maytag® Water Heaters (and all other water heater manufacturers) began producing gas and electric residential water heaters to meet new NAECA (National Appliance Energy Conservation Act) standards. Compliance with these new standards necessitated a comprehensive conversion of the Maytag residential lines.
As part of the NAECA 2004 conversion, all model numbers were changed, and there were dimensional changes to some models due to additional insulation thicknesses. In addition, inlet/outlet heat traps and pipe insulation will be supplied with many models to further increase energy-efficiency.
Introducing Maytag® C3 Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant Technology
Consumer Information on new FVIR Water Heaters from www.gamanet.org...
On July 1, 2003, a new voluntary safety standard for residential model water heaters sold in the U.S. went into effect. This standard requires that all new conventional (i.e. atmospherically-fired, natural draft vented) 30, 40, and 50-gallon residential gas water heaters incorporate new design features to make them resistant to igniting flammable vapors outside of the water heater. Water heater models incorporating these new design features are commonly referred to as Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant (FVIR) water heaters. The new water heaters complying with this new standard represent the culmination of years of research to provide this safety feature for consumers. Power vented 30, 40 and 50-gallon models will follow suit by July 1, 2004 and the remaining water heater models (e.g. larger volumes and water heaters for manufactured homes) by July 1, 2005.
Though these new FVIR products provide for an additional level of safety, consumers should never store flammable liquids or other combustible materials near any gas-fired appliance. Everyday household products such as cleaning solvents, aerosols, paint thinner, and vapor from gasoline can ignite if they come in contact with an open flame from a candle, match or pilot light of a gas-fired appliance. Keep flammable products far from gas appliances, in tightly closed approved containers, and out of children's reach.
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