How to read the energy label (A–G) on washing machines and dryers.
1) Washing machine: the fields that matter
The official website of the European Commission summarizes that the label (since March 1, 2021 ) shows:
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class A–G
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consumption per 100 cycles (Eco 40–60)
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water consumption per cycle
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cycle duration
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noise (centrifugation phase)
It details the main icons: energy/100 cycles, capacity (kg), spin class, duration, water/cycle and dB.
2) What is “Eco 40–60” (and why is it the reference)?
European regulations require that machines have the eco 40–60 program and that efficiency/duration/water requirements apply to this program.
✅ Practical translation: when you compare kWh/100 cycles and L/cycle , you are comparing them "on the same basis".
3) Hair dryer: what to look for on the label A–G (since July 2025)
The new dryer label includes:
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kWh/100 cycles (Eco)
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condensation class
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noise class (dB)
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capacity (kg) in Eco
4) EPREL (QR code): how to confirm official data
The European Commission emphasizes that the QR code provides access to the EPREL with detailed information about the model.
FAQ
How do you compare two washing machines?
He looks at kWh/100 cycles , then L/cycle , then dB and capacity (kg) — all on the label.
Since when does the hairdryer use A-G?
Since July 1, 2025 .