Air Conditioners
For air conditioners, the directive applies only to units under 12 kW. On every label, you will find:
- the model,
- the energy efficiency category from A to G,
- the annual energy consumption (full load at 500 hr per year)
- the cooling output at full load in kW
- the energy efficiency ratio in cooling mode at full load
- the appliance type (cooling only, cooling/heating)
- the cooling mode (air- or water-cooled)
- the noise rating in dB (where applicable)
For air conditioners with heating capability, you will also find:
- the heat output at full load in kW
- the heating mode energy efficiency category
| Air conditioners, cooling EER in W/W | ||||||
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
| >3.2 | 3.0-3.2 | 2.8-3.0 | 2.6-2.8 | 2.4-2.6 | 2.2-2.4 | <2.2 |
| Air conditioners, heating COP in W/W | ||||||
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
| >3.6 | 3.4-3.6 | 3.2-3.4 | 3.0-3.2 | 2.8-3.0 | 2.6-2.8 | 2.4-2.6 |
Note that there exists units with EER and COP > 5, so take a note of the actual number when it is A rated.
Read more about this topic: European Union Energy Label
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