Manufacturers are continually bringing out new models which will enable you to save energy, money and the environment. But the choice of appliance is in the hands of the consumer.
The first step in buying a new
appliance is to look at the energy label. The
EU label and fiche allows one to select a model in terms
of its characteristics such as size or volume, performance,
energy and water usage.
This information is available for
all major models and is stored in a database which can
be consulted once you have defined your specific needs.
Energy efficient appliances are
characterised by a higher initial cost but this is offset
by a lower running cost. The lifetime operating
cost can be calculated from information on the label and
fiche. |