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Elkhart, Indiana HVAC Climate Zone

Elkhart is located in IECC Climate Zone 5A (Cool - Humid). Get accurate Manual J load calculations with official design temperatures for Elkhart.

Climate Zone
5A
Winter Design
0°F
Summer Design
91°F
ZIP Codes
11

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Elkhart covers 11 ZIP codes: 46507, 46514, 46516, 46517, 46526, 46528, 46540, 46543, 46550, 46553 and 1 more

Elkhart Design Temperatures

Official ASHRAE design temperatures for Elkhart, used for accurate Manual J load calculations.

Winter 99% Design Temp
0°F
Summer 1% Design Temp
91°F
Summer Wet Bulb
75°F

IECC Requirements for Zone 5A

Minimum insulation and window requirements for Elkhart per IECC 2021.

Wall Insulation:R-20
Roof/Ceiling:R-49
Floor Insulation:R-30
Window U-Factor:0.3
Window SHGC:0.4

Energy Code: 2020 IECC

Recommended HVAC Equipment for Elkhart

Heating Systems

Gas furnace (95%+ AFUE)
Boiler
Heat pump (cold climate)
Typical AFUE
95-98%

Cooling Systems

AC (13-16 SEER)
Heat pump
Typical SEER
13-16 SEER

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