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Look for the logo
Energy saving recommended
 If you're shopping for new appliances, choose ones with the energy saving recommended
logo. It's your guarantee that the product will save energy, cost less to run and help the environment.
The logo can be found on light bulbs, light fittings, refrigeration products, laundry and dishwashing
appliances, as well as gas and oil boilers, heating controls, loft and cavity wall insulation. All of the
products displaying the logo meet or exceed specified energy efficiency requirements and are backed by the
Government. Buying these products can help you save your 20%.
The EU Energy Label
The EU Energy Label is a simple and effective way of comparing the energy consumption of different appliances.
The appliances are rated A to G (or in the case of fridges now up to A++), A being the most energy efficient
appliance and G the lowest.
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Roll your mouse over the label
To find out more about the EU Energy Lavel, just roll your mouse over the different areas alongside.
Manufacturer's name and product details
This simply confirms the manufacturer's name and model number. Check that this is the same as the model you choose.
The energy ratings
Most appliances are rated on a scale of A to G, with 'A' being the most efficient and 'G' the least. The only exceptions are refrigeration products.
Remember, the more energy efficient an appliance is, the more money you can save - and 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 kWh/year 'kilowatt hours' for refrigeration applicances or kWh/cycle for washing machines and other appliances.
You can work out the average annual running cost - and hence any saving - by multiplying the kWh consumption figure by 7p (the average unit price of electricity).
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Old Model |
New Model |
| Energy consumption [kWh/yr] |
500 |
300 |
| Annual running cost @ 7p/kW |
£35 |
£21 |
| Saving |
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£14 |
Actual savings will depend on how you use the appliance and how much you pay for your electricity.
Water consumption, capacity and other information
Depending on the product, a range of information is provided here to help you choose the best appliance for your own needs.
You might, for example, want to find a washing machine that uses less water (especially if your supply is metered) or a fridge that's quiet to run.
Noise
Manufacturer's don't have to provide infomation on noise, but if they do so, you can choose this to choose quieter models. A lower number shown here simply means that the appliance emits less noise.
All Manufacturers print the noise level of their products in their brochures, so check them out if you really need to know.
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