Impact of energy labelling on household appliances

Intro -- Content -- Preface -- Summary -- 1. Introduction -- 1.1 Background -- 1.2 Energy labelling of domestic appliances -- 1.3 Earlier experiences of energy labelling for household appliances -- 1.4 Aims and purpose -- 2. Method and implementation -- 2.1 Compilation of test results -- 2.2 Interviews with testing personnel and main importers -- 2.3 Consumer survey -- 3. Test results and experiences related to energy labelling in the Nordic countries -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Testing laboratories in the Nordic countries -- 3.3 Tests and energy labelling checks -- 3.4 Can household appliances become more energy efficient? -- 3.5 The future of energy labelling -- 3.6 Standardized test methods -- 4. Experiences of households -- 4.1 Background information -- 4.2 Cold Appliances -- 4.3 Dishwashers -- 4.4 Ovens (Free-standing electric cookers and built-in ovens) -- 4.5 Washing machines (Washing machines and combined washer-dryers) -- 4.6 Tumble dryers (Combined washer-dryers and tumble dryers) -- 4.7 Energy labelling -- 4.8 Owners are satisfied with their appliances -- 5. Conclusions -- 5.1 Household appliances in the Nordic market has changed -- 5.2 Energy label tests do not correspond to actual use -- 5.3 Smart choices for households -- 5.4 Has energy labelling had any impact on how appliances are used by households? -- 5.5 The Work still to be done -- References -- Tiivistelmä -- Sammanfattning -- Appendix 1 -- Refrigerators -- Fridge-freezers -- Freezers -- Dishwashers -- Washing machines -- Tumble driers -- Ovens