Press Release

Eurovent, AMCA publish Recommendation on Quality Criteria for Fans

1 June 2026

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Brussels, 02 June 2026. Eurovent has published the new Recommendation: Eurovent 1/15 – 2026 “Quality criteria for Fans and Fan units”, developed jointly with AMCA International and leading manufacturers represented in the Eurovent Product Group ‘Fan Technology’ (PG-FANS).

The publication provides comprehensive industry guidance on fan quality, performance, energy efficiency, acoustics, vibration analysis, testing methodologies, and mechanical design considerations. It has been developed to support manufacturers, engineers, consultants, OEMs, and other HVACR professionals in navigating evolving regulatory requirements and improving system performance.

The Recommendation comes at a critical time for the European HVACR sector, as the updated EU Regulation (EU) 2024/1834 introduces significantly stricter Ecodesign requirements for fans from 24 July 2026 onward, including mandatory part-load efficiency considerations from 2027.

The new Recommendation outlines practical guidance for selecting, testing, and integrating fans and fan units under real operating conditions. It addresses both laboratory performance evaluation and the impact of installation conditions on actual system efficiency, acoustics, and reliability.

The Eurovent Product Group Fan Technology Vice-Chairperson, Simon Engert, stated: “With new generations and professionals from various industries entering the world of fans, accessing relevant knowledge is not always straightforward. Publications from Eurovent and AMCA play a key role in providing guidance. With the ‘Quality criteria for Fans and Fan units’ Recommendation, we aimed to support this effort as an excellent starting point for the industry.”

The AMCA Europe Chair of the Advocacy Committee, Harald Rudelgass, added that: “The recommendation jointly developed by AMCA and Eurovent provides a consistent and practical framework that offers clear guidance for the design and implementation of fan systems, supporting the selection of optimal solutions.”

The document supersedes all previous editions and reflects the latest industry standards and regulatory developments at the time of publication.

The full document is available for download on the Eurovent website

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