The new label contains other useful information, including the appliance's noise level, drying efficiency and storage capacity. It's designed to be easy to understand, using minimal language. The label's new A+ ratings and discontinuation of the ratings E, F and G reflect how appliance performance has improved since the introduction of the original label in the mid-1990s. And unlike the old label, retailers will no longer have a choice whether to display the new label. EU law new products cannot be sold without the new label.
If you're investing in a new appliance this Christmas or in the January sales, here ar our top tips:
1. Always look for the most efficient product by ensuring the label's colour band is the darkest green;
2. An A++ class product costs around 50% less to run compared to an A rated appliance;
3. If you're buying a new appliance, the retailer is obliged by law to either accept your old appliance in store free of charge or tell you where it can be recycled for free;
4. Many retailers can collect your old appliance from your home, although they are not obliged to do this.
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