Eco Design and Energy Labelling Of Vacuum Cleaners

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.