Appliances and HVACR

Appliances and HVACR

UL Solutions offers safety and performance testing for appliance and heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) products. Rely on our expertise and understanding of regulatory requirements to demonstrate compliance to safety and performance requirements.

UL Solutions expert engineers assist appliance and HVACR manufacturers in meeting stakeholder expectations and regulatory compliance across all industry segments. We educate customers of regulations and risk evaluations and help keep them informed of evolving regulations and energy efficiency programs around the world. Our offerings for appliances and HVACR include safety testing and certification, performance testing, energy efficiency testing, verification, Global Market Access, connected technologies and cybersecurity.

Why UL Solutions for the LATAM market?

Our services are designed to support your business needs with flexible, localized service across Mexico, Brazil and the Latin America (LATAM) region. Work with us for the highest level of service in appliances and HVACR with local laboratories and engineering experts that can connect with you in the local language. Our combination of global reach and local presence allows us to meet the complex challenges of today’s competitive global market with services that streamline safety, energy efficiency and performance testing to international, national and regional standards.

• Expanded testing space at our laboratory in Querétaro, Mexico.
• State-of-the-art testing equipment and certification offices accredited for lighting, commercial cooking equipment, HVAC and refrigeration, appliances, motors and more.
• Technical expertise with local and regional engineering and support staff.
• Efficient turnaround times and flexibility.

UL Solutions has a global presence, providing market access support for importers, dealers, manufacturers and exporters.

• Services around the Brazil INMETRO and Norma Oficial Mexicana (NOM) programs and annual retesting requirements for export to other markets.
• The UL Mark has global recognition and acceptance with code authorities, and we are authorized to certify to the EN standards, IECEE and CB Scheme.
• UL Solutions' expansive retail capabilities, including vendor qualification testing, retail protocol and quality assurance testing, audits, inspections, product reliability and advisory services, serve retailers seeking to strengthen their market position.
• Real-time regulatory updates through the UL Solutions Global Compliance Management (GCM) tool to help you actively manage compliance risk and maintain compliance.

Appliance testing and certification services

Testing and certification by a recognized third-party provider, such as UL Solutions, demonstrates to your customers that your appliances meet safety standards. Our services address the challenges of today's competitive global marketplace with safety, energy efficiency and performance testing in line with international, national, and regional standards. Services for a diversified appliance and commercial appliance industry include:

HVACR testing and certification services

Our engineers are at the forefront of industry technology, driving heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) industry compliance, with experience leading the development of HVACR standards and programs, industry technical groups and global conferences. We can help you meet evolving global regulatory expectations in the following industries:

• Heating products
• Ventilation
• Residential and commercial air conditioning
• Commercial refrigeration and freezer
• Smart HVACR

Our laboratory in Mexico provides comprehensive commercial refrigeration compliance and certification services for HVACR products, including:

Smart appliance and HVACR services

As smart systems become prevalent, UL Solutions focuses on connected appliances and HVACR equipment with new requirements around Wi-Fi, smart homes, buildings and other components of a connected ecosystem. Our services include, but are not limited to:

• Cybersecurity testing
• Interoperability testing
• Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and wireless testing, including testing to Bluetooth SIG, Zigbee, Matter and Thread protocols
• OpenADR and ANSI/CTA-2045/EcoPort testing and certification