MAKE THE LABEL MEANINGFUL
The energy figure,
explained.
Different label systems use different assumptions. Read the units and the test basis, then use your household's tariff and routine.
01EU ENERGY LABELSWhat does “kWh per 100 cycles” mean?Convert a documented washing-machine label into cost per cycle and annual laundry cost, and understand the small rounding difference in its product sheet.Read the guide02US ENERGYGUIDEUS EnergyGuide running costs: use annual kWh and your local rateRead a US EnergyGuide estimate, reprice a documented refrigerator figure in dollars, and keep washer, hot-water and household-bill boundaries clear.Read the guide03ENERGY RATINGSA to G energy ratings: compare the figure as well as the letterUnderstand what a rescaled energy class can tell you, why old plus ratings do not translate directly, and how to compare running costs.Read the guide04UK ENERGY LABELSUK appliance energy labels: Great Britain and Northern IrelandCheck the label regime, model information and consumption units before applying a UK electricity tariff, especially for tumble dryers.Read the guide05FRIDGE ENERGY LABELSReading a fridge or freezer energy labelFind annual kWh, check chilled and frozen storage capacity, and turn a fridge label into an estimate using your own electricity tariff.Read the guide06DISHWASHER LABELSDishwasher energy labels: kWh, water and cycle timeRead dishwasher kWh per 100 eco cycles, litres per cycle, place settings and duration using a documented label, then estimate running cost.Read the guide07TUMBLE-DRYER LABELSThe EU tumble-dryer label introduced in 2025Use energy per 100 eco drying cycles on the EU A–G label, distinguish older annual figures, and check the separate UK position.Read the guide08WASHER-DRYER LABELSWasher-dryer labels: washing only versus a complete cycleChoose the correct side of a combined washer-dryer label and avoid double-counting washing energy when estimating wash-and-dry costs.Read the guide09EU PRODUCT INFORMATIONEPREL lookup: check an appliance model and energy labelUse an EU label QR code or EPREL model search to find product information, verify energy units and build a compatible appliance comparison.Read the guide10EU LABELSEU air-conditioner energy labels: SEER, SCOP and kWhRead EU air-conditioner cooling and heating information, distinguish SEER and SCOP from consumption, and price the correct annual or hourly energy figure.Read the guide