Essex, Vermont HVAC Climate Zone

Essex is located in IECC Climate Zone 6A (Cold - Humid). Get accurate Manual J load calculations with official design temperatures for Essex.

Climate Zone
6A
Winter Design
-9°F
Summer Design
89°F
ZIP Codes
11

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Essex covers 11 ZIP codes: 05824, 05837, 05840, 05846, 05858, 05902, 05903, 05904, 05905, 05906 and 1 more

Essex Design Temperatures

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

Winter 99% Design Temp
-9°F
Summer 1% Design Temp
89°F
Summer Wet Bulb
73°F

IECC Requirements for Zone 6A

Minimum insulation and window requirements for Essex 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 Essex

Heating Systems

Gas furnace (96%+ AFUE)
Boiler
Cold climate heat pump
Typical AFUE
96-98%

Cooling Systems

AC (13-15 SEER)
Typical SEER
13-15 SEER

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