Denis McMahon:
OMS:
You could start with a browse through IEC TC 59 and work "down" from there.
Basically, for EU use, manufacturers adopt a standard test methodology so comparisons are equitable between brands and models - the so called "ISO" test methods
They use an index that compares the appliance’s energy consumption with its internal volume, to show how energy efficient it is for its size.Thanks, OMS, this is helpful information. I presume the energy labels one sees on new fridges are based on these tests. Standardised testing enables one to compare new fridges. The data are less precise for comparing with older models in use, but at least one can make some estimates.
Denis McMahon:
OMS:
You could start with a browse through IEC TC 59 and work "down" from there.
Basically, for EU use, manufacturers adopt a standard test methodology so comparisons are equitable between brands and models - the so called "ISO" test methods
They use an index that compares the appliance’s energy consumption with its internal volume, to show how energy efficient it is for its size.Thanks, OMS, this is helpful information. I presume the energy labels one sees on new fridges are based on these tests. Standardised testing enables one to compare new fridges. The data are less precise for comparing with older models in use, but at least one can make some estimates.
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