Lowering Your Bills: How to Identify the Most Energy-Efficient Appliances?

20.11.2025 - 00:31

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We use a variety of electrical appliances, big and small, in our homes every day. Moreover, the number of these devices is increasing with each passing day. From refrigerators to irons, coffee makers to vacuum cleaners, many electrical appliances have become indispensable to us. Consequently, our electricity bills are soaring. If you're wondering, 'Which product consumes less electricity?' or 'Is the device I'm going to buy really energy-efficient?' then you're in the right place.

Here are some easy ways to understand which appliances consume the least electricity.

First off, let's get a closer look at the energy classes of household appliances.

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You may be familiar with the label shown in the picture from the appliances you use at home. But what does this label mean? Appliances are categorized into energy classes based on their energy efficiency status. In the past years, the most efficient appliances started with the A+++ energy class. This was followed by A++, A+, A, B, C, and D groups. In other words, the appliances with the highest energy efficiency were in the A+++ group, while those with the lowest efficiency were in the D class.

However, this scale changed in March 2021. Now, energy efficiency is expressed with A, B, C, D, E, F, and G classes. That is to say, A class appliances now have the highest energy efficiency, while G class appliances have the lowest.

So, how do we identify devices that consume less electricity?

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Energy Class Label

The markings such as A+++, A++, A+ on a product indicate its energy class. In the new system, the labels have been simplified to A, B, C, with class A being the most energy-efficient group.

Annual kWh Value

The 'kWh/year' notation on the energy label shows how much electricity the appliance consumes annually. Even if two products are in the same energy class, the one with a lower kWh value will always be more cost-effective.

Watt Value

The W (Watt) value that you will see in the technical specifications indicates the power drawn by the device when it's operating. We can say 'lower W = lower consumption', but the duration of use is also important. For instance, a device with a low Watt value but runs all day can consume more electricity than a high Watt device that operates for a short time.

'Inverter' Label

If appliances like air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines have an 'inverter' motor, they can provide significant savings compared to older models.

Eco Mode

You might come across the Eco mode in dishwashers, washing machines, ovens, and even some kettle models. This mode allows the device to deliver maximum efficiency with minimum energy.

Large Appliance = Large Bill

Even within the same energy class, larger appliances tend to consume more electricity. Buying a refrigerator or a washing machine that's larger than your needs can lead to unnecessary electricity consumption.

Standby Mode

There are devices that continue to consume electricity even when they're turned off. If you see a notation on the label like 'Standby: 0.5W', it signifies a very low value.

New Technology Products

A refrigerator purchased 10 years ago can consume at least twice as much electricity as a new generation A-class refrigerator. Therefore, be sure to consider the technology year when choosing an appliance.