Energy Labels

When purchasing a new appliance, there are several factors to consider, including size, brand, and color. However, energy efficiency is an important consideration that can reduce your carbon footprint and save you money.

The energy label has led to significant advancements in energy-saving technology, resulting in top efficiency ratings for all new products. As a result, the label has been recalibrated to facilitate comparisons between appliance models.

Why the New Energy Label?

In 2020, the UK introduced a new energy label, spreading energy performance over a broader scale to make it easier to compare efficiency across products. It establishes higher standards for energy-saving appliances, promoting further savings while supporting manufacturers' and government environmental commitment

Examples of the previous and new labels are compared, highlighting the following key changes across all product categories:

• QR Code: provides immediate access to product information
• New Energy Classes: features a straightforward A-G energy classification system
• Simplified Consumption Usage: offers a more accessible way to understand energy consumption measurements

In addition, there are specific changes to each category, which are detailed below.

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Washing Machines & Washer Dryers

More than 55% of washing machines placed on the EU market are ranked A+++ on the label, making it difficult to differentiate between products.

How will the changes help?

• Fairer Rules - Which will be enforced through more realistic calculations.
• Water Saving - 711 million m3 of water by 2030.
• Energy Saving - 2.5TWh of electricity per year by 2030.
• Household Savings - European households will save an average of €130 in electricity over the lifetime of their new washing machine.

Fridges & Freezers

Half of domestic refrigeration appliances placed on the market in 2014 could claim one of the top two energy ratings (A++ or A+++).

How will the changes help?

• Fairer Rules - Which will be enforced through more realistic calculations.
• Energy Saving - 10TWh of electricity per year by 2030.
• Household Savings - European households will save an average of €100 in electricity over the lifetime of their new fridge or freezer.

Dishwashers

More than 60% of dishwashers placed on the EU market ranked A+++ or A++ on the label, making it difficult to differentiate between products.

How will the changes help?

• Fairer Rules - Which will be enforced through more realistic calculations.
• Water Saving - 16 million m3 of water by 2030.
• Energy Saving - 2.1TWh of electricity per year by 2030.
• Household Savings - European households will save an average of €60 in electricity over the lifetime of their new dishwasher.