# The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulations 2021, Paragraph 13: Energy efficiency requirements


(1) Household washing machines and household washer-dryers must meet the following requirements—
(a) the Energy Efficiency Index (EEIW) for household washing machines and the washing cycle of household washer-dryers must be lower than 105;
(b) the Energy Efficiency Index (EEIWD) for the wash and dry cycle of household washer-dryers must be lower than 105.
(2) From 1 March 2024, household washing machines with a rated capacity higher than 3 kg and household washer-dryers with a rated washing capacity higher than 3 kg must meet the following requirements—
(a) the EEIW for household washing machines and the washing cycle of household washer-dryers must be lower than 91;
(b) the EEIWD for the wash and dry cycle of household washer-dryers must be lower than 88.
(3) The EEIW and EEIWD must be calculated in accordance with Schedule 10.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2021/9780348222920/schedule/9/paragraph/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-ecodesign-for-energy-related-products-and-energy-information-regulations-2021/schedule-9/paragraph-13
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