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Washing machines

Purchase of energy/water efficient washing machines to reduce energy consumed throughout the life cycle

2008 MINIMUM Mandatory Specification(s)

1. Must have an ‘A’ rated Energy Efficiency index of 0.19 or less
2.  Must have an ‘A’ rated Washing performance index of greater than 1.03
3. Must have a ‘B’ rated Spin drying index of less than 54%
4.  Must have a water consumption of less than 10L/kg of laundry
5.  Must have a Washing Noise less than 62dBA
6.  Must have a  Spinning Noise less than 76dBA

2008 BEST PRACTICE Specification(s)

1. In addition to minimum specification
2.  An Energy Efficiency Index of 0.17 or less, in line with the regulations
3. ‘A’ rated Spin drying index of less than 45%

Examples of products that meet this criteria are on the Energy Saving Recommended list

Commercial Equipment (Commercial Washing Machines):
Complies with ECA criteria
Commercial Equipment (Industrial Washing Machines):
Complies with ECA criteria