Energy Label (A to G)

The energy label is the label on a washing machine that rates its energy efficiency on a scale from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient) and shows its energy use, water use, spin class and noise ^[1][2].

Last updated: 19 October 2026

What it means

Bosch says the revised label applies from 1 March 2021, when the plus classes such as A+++ were dropped and the scale became A to G ^[1]. Alongside the letter, the label shows ^[1]:

• Weighted energy use in kWh per 100 cycles on the Eco 40-60 programme.
• Weighted water use in litres per cycle, and the programme time.
• A spin efficiency class, and the spin noise in dB(A) with a noise class.
• The maximum load.
• A QR code that links to an EU database where you can view and download the product datasheet.

Why it matters when you buy

The letter lets you compare machines quickly, and Smart Energy GB says an A-rated model is usually the best choice when replacing one ^[2]. The letter is only a summary, so check the kWh per 100 cycles figure as well, because that is the number you need to work out what a machine costs to run.

How you will see it

Retailer pages show the class letter, and the full label gives the figures above. Our washing machine running cost calculator uses the label’s energy figure.

Related

• kWh per 100 cycles
• Eco 40-60 programme
• Washing machines: how to choose

Sources

1. Energy label information, Bosch Home UK, bosch-home.co.uk. The page shows no date. Checked 19 October 2026.
2. Best time to use the washing machine, Smart Energy GB, smartenergygb.org. Page last updated 17 August 2026. Checked 19 October 2026.