Appliance News
What's actually changing in the appliance market — new launches, EU energy-label and ecodesign rules, official recalls and price trends. Sourced from manufacturers and regulators, never from retailer listings.
EPREL Adds a Built-In Tool to Compare Appliances by Energy Label
The EU's own EPREL database, the register behind every A-to-G energy label, launched a comparison feature on 20 July 2026 that lets shoppers filter and sort over 2 million registered products side by side.
EU Proposes Making Energy Labels More Digital, Less Printed-Paper
On 24 June 2026 the European Commission proposed making appliance energy-label product sheets fully digital. It is a proposal awaiting EU approval, not yet in force.
Germany's Right to Repair Law Takes Effect
Germany's right-to-repair law took effect 23 July 2026, extending warranties to 3 years for repaired washing machines, fridges and other goods.
Germany Makes Standardized E-Waste Return Symbol Mandatory
Since 1 July 2026, German retailers and collection points must display one standardized symbol marking where old electrical appliances can be returned.
EU Digital Product Passport Registry Goes Live
The European Commission's Digital Product Passport Registry went live on 20 July 2026. Batteries lead in 2027; home appliances fall under the same EU law, with no fixed date yet.
EU Rules Guarantee 10 Years of Washing-Machine Spare Parts
Under EU ecodesign law, makers of washing machines and dishwashers must keep spare parts available for up to 10 years and ship them within 15 working days. Here's what that means when you buy.
New EU Right-to-Repair Rules Apply From 31 July 2026
From 31 July 2026, EU makers of washing machines, dishwashers, fridges and vacuum cleaners must repair them at a reasonable price, even after the guarantee ends.