Roll your mouse over an area of the label to view the energy information
- Manufacturer’s name and product details
- This confirms the manufacturer’s name and model number. Check that this is the same as the model you choose.
- The Energy Rating
- ‘A’ is the most efficient, ‘G’ the least. The only exceptions are refrigeration products which now go up to A++.
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Remember, the more energy efficient an appliance is, the more you help the environment. By buying a more efficient model,
you’re not compromising when it comes to performance either.
- Energy consumption and running costs
- This shows how much electricity is used under standard conditions measured in kilowatt hours a year (kWh/year) for
refrigeration appliances or kilowatt hours a cycle (kWh/cycle) for washing machines and other appliances. You can work out
the annual running cost by multiplying the kWh consumption figure by 7p.
- How well does it perform in other areas?
- Laundry and dishwashing labels also have ratings for washing, spin and/or, drying performance. The A-G indicators
here are similar to the main energy efficiency ratings. They're based on standard industry tests- the test cycle
used is on the label. An A-rating is best.
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A washing machine that has a good spin-drying performance will save you money and time on tumble drying.
- Noise
- Manufacturers don't have to provide this information. But if they do, you can use it to choose a quieter model.
A lower number means the appliance emits less noise.
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All manufacturers print the noise level of their products in their brochures, so check them out if you reall need
to know.
