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Berks, Pennsylvania HVAC Climate Zone

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

Climate Zone
5A
Winter Design
0°F
Summer Design
91°F
ZIP Codes
47

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Berks covers 47 ZIP codes: 18056, 19503, 19504, 19505, 19506, 19507, 19508, 19510, 19511, 19512 and 37 more

Berks Design Temperatures

Official ASHRAE design temperatures for Berks, 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 Berks 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: 2021 IECC

Recommended HVAC Equipment for Berks

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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