Eco Design and Energy Labelling Of Vacuum Cleaners
explained
explained
Energy Efficiency Regulations
What are the eco and energy regulations?
Why have the regulations been introduced?
How will the regulations affect my vacuum cleaner?
The Eco Label Explained
Let's have a look at the label…
Click on a green circle to the left to find out more.
Energy Efficiency
The letters A-G show the overall energy efficiency rating of the vacuum cleaner.
A is the most energy efficient; G is the least efficient.
Energy Usage
This symbol shows the result of a calculation to estimate the energy the vacuum will use in KWh per year, based on average user.
The lower the number, the more energy efficient the appliance is.
You can use this calculation to determine the machines running cost.
Filtration
This symbol shows how well the vacuum cleaner is able to retain dust and minimise the amount re-emitted into the air, according to laboratory testing.
The closer to A the lower the level of dust re-emissions from the vacuum cleaner.
Pick up on carpets
This symbol shows how effective the vacuum cleaner is at picking up debris from carpets, according to laboratory testing.
The closer to A the more effective the machine is at removing dust and debris.
Sound Power
This symbol gives you the noise rating in decibels for the vacuum cleaner in use, according to laboratory testing. The lower the number the quieter the vacuum cleaner.
Pick up on hard floors
This symbol shows how effective the vacuum cleaner is at picking up debris from hard floors, according to laboratory testing.
The closer to A the more effective the machine is at removing dust and debris.