Energy label for extractor fan (EU): what each item means

Energy label for extractor fan (EU): what each item means

Unlike hobs, extractor fans have an energy label . This is one of the best ways to compare models without falling for marketing hype.

1) What appears in the tag (and how to use it to choose)

The official EU website lists the main fields of the label:

  • Energy efficiency class

  • Annual consumption (kWh/year)

  • Aerodynamic efficiency class (Fluid Dynamic Efficiency)

  • Lighting efficiency class

  • Noise (A-weighted sound power, dB)

  • Grease Filtering Efficiency Class

✅ UMBOX rule for “quick comparison”:

  1. dB (comfort) → 2) GFE (grease on furniture) → 3) FDE (collection/flow) → 4) kWh/year .

2) QR code / EPREL: how to validate official model data

The QR code on the label leads to EPREL , where you can see detailed product values ​​(e.g., kWh/year, numerical FDE, GFE %, noise).
✅ Tip: Add "Official EPREL Data" to the product information sheet.

3) “Boost” and EU limits (why it matters for the tag)

In ecodesign (Reg. 66/2014), exhaust fans with a flow rate >650 m³/h must automatically revert to ≤650 m³/h (temporary boost).
➡️ This explains why some models advertise "boost," but the label and actual use assume normalized conditions.

4) Premium standard (Topten): criteria that help filter the best

Topten publishes minimum criteria for "top" models by category; in a criteria document, for example, combinations such as the following appear:

  • Wall: energy class ≥ A+ , and minimum classes for aerodynamic efficiency/lighting/filtering (varies by type).
    You can also see examples of models and their metrics (throughput, noise, classes).

5) Legal basis for the label

Energy labeling for extractor fans is covered by the Commission's delegated regulation (Reg. 65/2014).

FAQ

What does "noise (dB)" mean on the extractor fan label?
It is the measured sound output (sound power) in normal usage mode (typically at maximum "normal" speed).

How to compare fat filtration?
Based on the Grease Filtering Efficiency class indicated on the label (the better the rating, the less grease to spread in the kitchen).

Where can I see official data for the model?
At EPREL , via the QR code on the label.