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By using energy-saving home appliances, we all
save valuable resources as well as money. That’s
why your customers should consider low energy
and water consumption values when they purchase
a home appliance. Since 1995, the European
energy label has been providing standardized
information on the energy and water consumption of
home appliances.
The energy label, which has had the layout depicted
below since 2012, specifies the efficiency class of
BSH appliances will now come with a new energy label alongside the current energy label. This information
will provide you with a helpful overview of the upcoming label change on 1 March 2021.
Technology has improved the energy efficiency of appliances to such a degree that the current label no
longer helps consumers differentiate between products, for instance: 88% of washing machines on the EU
market are A+++. Also the energy rating itself has changed, being based on more realistic, real-world usage.
This re-calibrating of the rating will result in more differentiation and provides ‘room for improvement’ to allow
for future technological advances to improve energy efficiency without the need for yet another new energy
label. The result of this is there will be few, if any, A rated appliances.
The consumer will have questions
This will be a confusing time for the consumer and they will need to be reassured by you that appliances have
not suddenly become inefficient and that purchasing a C rated appliance is actually an environmentally
conscientious choice.
The current Energy Label: Valid until February 28, 2021.
The new Energy Labels, why you need to know.
Sample energy label for fridge and freezer appliances:
In addition to the total usable volume of all freezer
and refrigerator compartments, the label specifies the
appliance’s noise value. The energy efficiency class is
particularly important for these appliances. The better
the energy efficiency class, the more energy costs can be
saved - especially since these devices are in continuous
operation.
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Energy efficiency class
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Energy consumption in kWh/year (measured
under standard conditions)
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Noise emissions expressed in dB(A) re 1 PW
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Total volume of all freezer compartments
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Total volume of all refrigerator compartments
the relevant appliance. It also uses language-
neutral pictograms to provide additional information
on the appliance, such as its noise value and
capacity as well as energy and water consumption.
For washing machines and dishwashers, the energy
label currently identifies energy and water
consumption as annual values. We’ll explain the
current energy label below using the example of
cooling appliances.
