GB/T 4214.20-2025Test method for noise of household and similar electrical appliances — Part 20: Particular requirements for room air conditioners (English PDF)
家用和类似用途电器噪声测试方法 第20部分:房间空气调节器的特殊要求
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Issued by
SAMR; SAC
Level / Type
National · Recommended
Issue date
August 29, 2025
Implementation date
March 1, 2026
Scope
GB/T 4214.20-2025 is the English-translated version of 家用和类似用途电器噪声测试方法 第20部分:房间空气调节器的特殊要求.
GB/T 4214.20-2025 is the Chinese national standard covering the noise of a room air conditioner — the indoor and outdoor units measured separately, the operating conditions and fan speeds, the reverberation or free field method, the sound power and the declared value, and the reproducibility between laboratories that lets two machines be compared. Part 20 of the series, first edition. Under the China National Light Industry Council. In force from 1 March 2026. Issued on 29 August 2025, it has been in force since 1 March 2026.
Document preview — GB/T 4214.20-2025
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
- ICS
- 97.040.30
- Classification
- Z 32
Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC
Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- 1 Scope
- 1.1 Scope
- 1.1.1 Overview
- 1.1.2 Noise Types
- 1.1.3 Size of the sound source
- 2 Normative references
Foreword
This document complies with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Standardization Work Guidelines Part 1: Structure and Drafting Rules of Standardization Documents". Drafting.
This document is Part 20 of GB/T 4214, "Noise Test Methods for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances". GB/T 4214 has been published. The following section.
— General Requirements (GB/T 4214.1);
— Special requirements for vacuum cleaners (GB/T 4214.2);
— Special requirements for dishwashers (GB/T 4214.3);
— Special requirements for washing machines and centrifugal spin dryers (GB/T 4214.4);
— Special requirements for electric shavers, electric hair clippers and trimmers (GB/T 4214.5);
— Special requirements for hair care appliances (GB/T 4214.6);
— Special requirements for tumble dryers (GB/T 4214.7);
— Special requirements for electric stoves, ovens, grills, microwave ovens and their combinations (GB/T 4214.8);
— Special requirements for fans (GB/T 4214.9);
— Procedure for determining and verifying indicated noise values (GB/T 4214.10);
— Special requirements for electric food processing appliances (GB/T 4214.11);
— Special requirements for fan-type heaters (GB/T 4214.12);
— Special requirements for range hoods and other cooking fume extraction devices (GB/T 4214.13);
— Special requirements for refrigerators, frozen food storage boxes and food freezers (GB/T 4214.14);
— Special requirements for thermal storage indoor heaters (GB/T 4214.15);
— Special requirements for food waste disposers (GB/T 4214.16);
— Special requirements for dry cleaning robots (GB/T 4214.17);
— Special requirements for washer-dryer combos (GB/T 4214.18);
— Special requirements for humidifiers (GB/T 4214.19);
— Special requirements for room air conditioners (GB/T 4214.20);
— Special requirements for oral hygiene appliances (GB/T 4214.21).
Please note that some content in this document may involve patents. The issuing organization of this document assumes no responsibility for identifying patents.
This document was proposed by the China National Light Industry Council.
This document is under the jurisdiction of the National Technical Committee on Standardization of Household Appliances (SAC/TC46).
This document was drafted by: China Household Electric Appliance Research Institute, Guangdong Midea Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd., Qingdao Haier Air Conditioner Corporation, and Hisense.
Air Conditioning Co., Ltd., Guangdong Product Quality Supervision and Inspection Institute, Zhuhai Gree Electric Appliances Co., Ltd., China Household Electric Appliance Research Institute (Beijing) Testing and Certification Center Limited Liability Company, TCL Air Conditioner (Zhongshan) Co., Ltd., Xiaomi Smart Home Appliances (Wuhan) Co., Ltd., Qingdao Hisense Hitachi Air Conditioning Systems Co., Ltd.
Company, Guangzhou Panasonic Air Conditioner Co., Ltd., Ningbo AUX Electric Appliances Co., Ltd., Guangdong Meibo Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd., Shenyang AVIC Air Conditioning Densanyo Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd., Daikin (China) Investment Co., Ltd., Shanghai Haili Electric Co., Ltd., Anhui Enbo Electric Co., Ltd.
The companies include Anhui Zhongren Beijia Technology Co., Ltd., Xi'an Qing'an Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd., and Weikai Testing Technology Co., Ltd.
The main drafters of this document are: Wang Kun, Zheng Chongkai, Wu Hongjin, Bie Qingfeng, Liu Zhenquan, Zhang Hua, Wan Cheng, Wu Meng, Ouyang Huan, and Shan Lianyu.
Zhang Wenqiang, Zhang Ziqi, Kang Kechang, Qin Xian, Zhao Haidong, Jiang Huawei, Wang Di, Zhou Yi, Chai Xiaonan, Yin Hongbin, Yang Xiaoling, Sun Min, Zheng Ziying.
Introduction
GB/T 4214, "Noise Test Methods for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances," is a series of national standards that adopt the IEC 60704 series of international standards or their own standards.
The main plan is to divide it into 21 parts.
— General Requirements (GB/T 4214.1). The purpose is to provide general requirements for noise testing methods for various products.
— Special requirements for vacuum cleaners (GB/T 4214.2). The purpose is to propose special requirements for noise testing methods for vacuum cleaners. Require.
— Special requirements for dishwashers (GB/T 4214.3). The purpose is to set specific requirements for the noise testing methods of dishwashers.
— Special requirements for washing machines and centrifugal spin dryers (GB/T 4214.4). The purpose is to regulate the noise levels of washing machines and centrifugal spin dryers.
The acoustic testing method has specific requirements.
— Special requirements for electric shavers, electric hair clippers and trimmers (GB/T 4214.5). The purpose is to provide specific requirements for electric shavers, electric hair clippers and trimmers.
Special requirements are set forth for the noise testing methods of hair clippers and trimmers.
— Special Requirements for Hair Care Appliances (GB/T 4214.6). The purpose is to propose specific testing methods for noise levels in hair care appliances. Special requirements.
— Special requirements for tumble dryers (GB/T 4214.7). The purpose is to propose specific testing methods for the noise of tumble dryers. Special requirements.
— Special requirements for electric stoves, ovens, grill racks, microwave ovens and their combinations (GB/T 4214.8). The purpose is to provide specific requirements for electric stoves, ovens, grill racks, microwave ovens and their combinations.
Special requirements are put forward for the noise testing methods of grills, microwave ovens and their combinations.
— Special requirements for fans (GB/T 4214.9). The purpose is to specify special requirements for the noise testing methods of fans.
— Procedure for determining and verifying indicated noise levels (GB/T 4214.10). The purpose is to provide procedures for determining and verifying indicated noise levels for all products.
General requirements for indicated values.
— Special requirements for electric food processing appliances (GB/T 4214.11). The purpose is to test the noise level of electric food processing appliances.
The method has specific requirements.
— Special requirements for fan-type heaters (GB/T 4214.12). The purpose is to propose noise testing methods for fan-type heaters. Special requirements.
— Special requirements for range hoods and other cooking fume extraction devices (GB/T 4214.13). The purpose is to specify the requirements for range hoods and other cooking fume extraction devices.
He proposed special requirements for the noise testing method of cooking fume extraction devices.
— Special requirements for refrigerators, frozen food storage boxes, and food freezers (GB/T 4214.14). The purpose is to regulate the use of refrigerators, frozen food storage boxes, and food freezers.
Special requirements are put forward for the noise testing methods of frozen food storage boxes and food freezers.
— Special requirements for thermal storage indoor heaters (GB/T 4214.15). The purpose is to test the noise level of thermal storage indoor heaters.
The method has specific requirements.
— Special requirements for food waste disposers (GB/T 4214.16). The purpose is to specify the noise testing methods for food waste disposers. Make special requests.
— Special requirements for dry cleaning robots (GB/T 4214.17). The purpose is to specify noise testing methods for dry cleaning robots. Make special requests.
— Special requirements for washer-dryer combos (GB/T 4214.18). The purpose is to propose specific noise testing methods for washer-dryer combos. Require.
— Special requirements for humidifiers (GB/T 4214.19). The purpose is to specify special requirements for the noise testing methods of humidifiers.
— Special requirements for room air conditioners (GB/T 4214.20). The purpose is to specify the noise testing methods for room air conditioners. Make special requests.
— Special requirements for oral hygiene appliances (GB/T 4214.21). The purpose is to propose noise testing methods for oral hygiene appliances. Special requirements.
GB/T 4214.1-2017 modifies and adopts IEC 60704-1 2010, and is the general part of this series of standards. GB/T 4214.10- The 2021 standard adopts IEC 60704-3 2006, providing a reference for the determination and verification of noise indicated values in other parts of the entire series of standards. in accordance with.
The parts of this document that specify "applicable" indicate that the corresponding provisions of GB/T 4214.1-2017 apply to this document; the parts of this document that specify "applicable" indicate that "applicable" applies to this document.
For the parts marked "replace," the provisions of this document shall prevail; for the parts marked "added" in this document, it means that in addition to complying with GB/T 4214.1- In addition to the relevant provisions in 2017, it must also comply with the provisions added in this document; the parts of this document marked "amended" indicate that...
The relevant clauses of GB/T 4214.1-2017 will be modified.
Unless a note appears in a new subsection or relates to a note in GB/T 4214.1-2017, note numbers begin with 101, including...
Notes in the replaced chapter or sub-chapter.
Noise test methods for household and similar appliances Part 20.Special Requirements for Room Air Conditioners
1 Scope
This chapter of GB/T 4214.1-2017 applies, except as otherwise provided below.
1.1 Scope
1.1.1 Overview
Increase.
This document applies to air-cooled and water-cooled condensers, fully enclosed motor-compressors, with a rated cooling capacity of 14000W and below.
Free-flow room air conditioners (hereinafter referred to as air conditioners) for home and similar uses designed to create a comfortable indoor environment are also applicable.
Portable air conditioners (including split-type and modular portable air conditioners) with a rated cooling capacity of 14000W and below are also suitable for use with A dehumidifier that uses a vapor compression refrigeration cycle driven by an electric motor for dehumidification.
This document does not apply to multi-split air conditioning units, ducted air conditioning units, or unitary air conditioning units.
1.1.2 Noise Types
replace.
The methods listed in GB/T 6881.2-2017, GB/T 6881.3-2002 and GB/T 3767-2016 can be used for room air conditioning.
Measurement of the noise emitted by the device.
1.1.3 Size of the sound source
replace.
The method specified in GB/T 3767-2016 is applicable to sound sources of any size. When using GB/T 6881.2-2017 and...
When using GB/T 6881.3-2002, it should be noted that the maximum dimensions of the air conditioner in the room being tested must meet the requirements of 1.2 and 1.2 in GB/T 6881.2-2017.
The requirements specified in section 1.3 of GB/T 6881.3-2002.
2 Normative references
GB/T 4214.1-2017
GB/T 3767-2016
GB/T 6881.2-2017
GB/T 7725-2022
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This preview omits tables, figures, formulas and parts of the technical clauses. The complete document — 17 pages — is available in the English PDF.
Referenced standards
Normative references
GB/T 4214.1-2017 · GB/T 3767-2016 · GB/T 6881.2-2017 · GB/T 7725-2022
Editions of GB/T 4214.20
| Edition | Title | Revision | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB/T 4214.20-2025 | Test method for noise of household and similar electrical appliances - Part 20: Particular requirements for room air conditioners | current edition | Current |
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