Written by Nadie
Edited on
29 August 2025
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11:33
Everything on the energy label
You may still recognize the energy label. It was once introduced for vacuum cleaners to show how energy-efficient the vacuum cleaner is and how it scores on different surfaces. The energy label for vacuum cleaners has been abolished since the beginning of this year. In this article, I'll tell more about this and I give you the latest updates.
Quick reminder: what's an energy label?
The energy label indicates how energy-efficient a vacuum is. It also tells you more about the performance of the vacuum on different surfaces, such as on carpet. This label contains the results of various tests. The European Union determined these tests. The more energy-efficient the vacuum is, the higher the rating.
Abolishing of energy label for vacuum cleaners
Since 19 January 2019, the energy label is no longer legally required. The vacuums were always tested under the most ideal conditions:
- The dust cup or vacuum cleaner bag was always completely empty.
- The filters were completely new and clean.
- The vacuuming motion involved passing the vacuum cleaner over the same spot 5 times.
This didn't provide a realistic impression. That's why the energy label was 'canceled'. The requirements for vacuums still apply.
Energy requirements set
| Power | The maximum permitted power is 900 watts. |
|---|---|
| Noise level | The maximum permitted noise level is 80 decibels. |
| Dust re-emission | Vacuums aren't allowed to re-emit more than 1% of dust particles now. |
| Dust pickup efficiency | Dust pickup efficiency on hard flooring has to be at least 98%. On carpet that's 75%. |
Consequences of the abolishment
The vacuums themselves haven't changed. The energy label was a useful way to compare vacuums. Are you looking for a new vacuum ? Read the article about how to choose the best vacuum. Here, we'll tell you want to keep in mind when buying a vacuum. That way, you no longer need the energy label.
