The energy label helps you to identify most efficient units
Since 2005, the European Directive 2002/31/EC regarding the Ebergy Label has been in force in accordance with the targets laid down in at the time of the Kyoto protocol. The Directive requires all air conditioners with a cooling capacity of less than 12 kW to be equipped with a label clearly stating their energy consumption levels.
The labelling directive classifies air conditioning systems in 7 categories (from A to G) in relation to their energy consumption. Those appliances with the best energy efficiency are awarded an A label (Green colour arrow on the label) and those with the lowest energy efficiency are awarded G label (Red colour arrow).
This label also includes a certain number of details (Brand, Model, Cooling and Heating capacity, Noise level) and allows the user to compare the efficiency of different products.
Indication of annual energy consumption
Based on a standard model, this annual consumption is calculated by multiplying the total capacity by an average running time of 500 hours per annum in Cooling mode and under full load.
Cooling capacity
The refrigerating capacity is defined as the cooling capacity in kW of an appliance, running in Cooling mode under full load.
EER or Energy Efficiency Ratio
This is the ratio between the refrigerating capacity and the amount of electricity consumed to attain it.
In other words, the higher the EER, the better the energy efficiency.
Energy Efficiency Categories* in cooling mode
Heating Capacity
Heating capacity is defined as the Heating capacity in kW of an appliance running in Heating mode and under full load.
COP or Coefficient of Performance
This is the ratio between the Heating capacity and the quantity of electricity consumed to attain it. In other words, the higher the COP, the better the energy efficiency.
Energy Efficiency Categories* in heating mode
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