Dryers
Clothes dryers are required to display energy rating labels.
Importers and manufacturers may not sell clothes dryers unless they are tested and comply with the Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002.
Importers, manufacturers, retailers and people selling new appliances have obligations to ensure that energy rating labels are afixed or supplied when appliances are available for sale.
Regulatory requirements
There are steps you must take to meet the requirements of the Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002.
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Standards
AS/NZS 2442.1:1996 describes the testing process and AS/NZS 2442.2:2000 describes the labelling requirements for clothes dryers. Standards are available from Standards New Zealand.
Scope and exclusions
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