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An important factor determining the efficiency of air conditioners is the energy label. This is information that helps users make appropriate and smart purchasing decisions. Mytour Supermarket will decipher the meaning of the energy label on air conditioners, helping you gain an overview of the performance and energy-saving capabilities of the product.
Deciphering the meaning of energy labels on air conditioners
1. What is the energy label on air conditioners?
The energy label is a program regulated and implemented by the Ministry of Industry and Trade since 2008, mandatory from July 1, 2013. Labeling energy helps you choose products with good quality, high energy efficiency, and lower electricity consumption.
In the list of household appliances, air conditioners are often of interest to users because they consume the most electricity. The number of stars on the energy label of air conditioners corresponds to the product's energy-saving capability. Air conditioners with more stars on the energy label will save more electricity.
The energy label is a program regulated and implemented by the Ministry of Industry and Trade
2. Meaning of the information on the energy label
Below are the important information recorded on the air conditioner energy label.
2.1. Star rating (from 1 to 5)
The number of stars on the energy label indicates the level of electricity savings of the product. Typically, air conditioners nowadays often achieve 4 to 5 stars. Most of these products use Inverter variable speed compressor technology and are certified with 5 stars.
Air conditioners with more stars on the energy label will save more electricity
2.2. Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER)
If at the same star level, consumers can rely on energy efficiency to decide which product is more energy-saving. This index is calculated as the ratio of cooling capacity to the power required to operate the air conditioner at rated conditions. The higher this number, the more efficiently the air conditioner will use electricity, saving more energy.
The higher the energy efficiency, the more energy the unit will save
Although not clearly indicated on the energy label, energy efficiency can also be divided into two types. The first type is the EER index applied to air conditioners using conventional compressors, and the second type is the CSPF index for devices using Inverter compressors.
2.3. Manufacturer
This is the name of the organization or company that has manufactured and registered the energy label for the product. Through brand information, customers can clearly recognize the origin and quality of the product they are interested in. For example, when seeing some famous brands in the air conditioning industry such as Panasonic, Daikin, Sharp, etc., on the energy label, users will trust and feel confident when making a purchase.
This is the name of the organization or company that has manufactured the product
2.4. Country of Origin
Information about the country of origin of air conditioners is an important factor that customers often care about. This is the country or territory where the product is manufactured. For example, countries such as Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, and China can be mentioned.
Recently, there has been a trend of many air conditioner products originating from China. However, this has raised some concerns and opposition from some consumers. However, these products often maintain the technology and manufacturing standards from developed countries such as the USA, Japan, and Australia. The products are only assembled in China to reduce manufacturing costs. However, this does not affect the quality of the product but helps reduce costs, creating favorable conditions for consumers when choosing to buy.
The country of origin is the country or territory where the product is manufactured
2.5. Product Code
The product code is a special character string used to identify and distinguish the product. Typically, the product code includes both the outdoor and indoor units of the air conditioner. For example: FTKV50NVMV/RKV50NVMV.
The product code of the air conditioner
2.6. Capacity
Cooling capacity of an air conditioner is measured in kW or BTU/h. Higher capacity often comes with stronger and quicker cooling abilities, suitable for larger spaces. However, choosing the appropriate capacity also needs to consider the room area and specific cooling requirements to ensure efficiency and energy savings. For example: 5.20kW (17700 BTU/h).
The cooling capacity of the air conditioner
2.7. Vietnamese Standards
This is the standard code registered for the air conditioner label according to Vietnamese regulations, including specific code and registration year. For example: TCVN7830-2012.
Vietnamese Standards
2.8. Certification Number
Certification number is a code issued after registering the energy label of the air conditioner. This is a code issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade to serve the management and compliance with specific regulations in the Energy Saving Product Certification. Each air conditioner product registered will be assigned a unique certification number, helping to identify the product clearly in the production, distribution, and use process. For example: 0814077.
Certification Number
By understanding the information on the energy label, you can make smart purchasing decisions, save energy, and money. Choosing an air conditioner with the appropriate energy label not only helps save operating costs but also contributes to environmental protection goals.
