From January 1, 2027, the EU energy label for tumble dryers will also show a repairability class from A to E. Here is what changes, what the current label tells you and how to compare models.
Under Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1353, the energy label for tumble dryers will show how repairable each appliance is, starting January 1, 2027. The repairability class is printed on the label, from A (best repairability index) to E (worst). The class is derived from a numerical score based on key parameters that assess how easy the dryer is to repair. The energy efficiency class, by contrast, runs from A to G.
What the current dryer energy label shows
Since July 1, 2025, tumble dryers sold in stores and online across the EU show only the energy class (A–G); the old “+” classes no longer exist. When shopping for a new dryer, the best way to compare two models is to look at both the energy class and the consumption in kWh per cycle on the eco program, as well as the drum capacity in kilograms. To help you pick the best dryer of 2026, you can use this guide. The range on the market can make the choice complicated, especially if efficiency and durability are priorities. Cycle duration, noise level and condensation efficiency class are also worth considering.
What the 2027 label adds: the dryer repairability index
A key new piece of information will be added to the label of dryers placed on the European market, in stores and online, from 2027. The repairability index assesses how easily certain parts of the dryer can be replaced, as well as which tools are needed to do it. The new rule also applies to condenser models. Over the past 15 years, the average lifespan of this appliance has fallen from 14 to 12 years, which made the change necessary, as explained in detail in the European Commission’s report transmitted to the Council. Models placed on the market before the new rule takes effect may continue to be sold without the new information. As a result, both labels will coexist on the market for an indefinite period. For anyone who wants to give a dryer as a Christmas gift without choosing the model on the recipient’s behalf — or after buying one that did not live up to expectations — giftcards.it, an Italian platform, gathers gift cards from a range of brands in a single catalog, from home furnishings to electronics, from IKEA to the Mediaworld voucher, delivered by email for a last-minute present. The voucher can be used online and in Mediaworld stores in Italy. Online purchases keep the standard 14-day right of withdrawal.
A new way to compare dryer models
This change will clearly influence the final choice of model, since comparisons will now include a new piece of information that matters over the long term. Uniform criteria like this help consumers choose their dryer by considering not only the purchase price, but also running and maintenance costs over time. On giftcards.it you can buy a voucher toward this product: the Italian platform sells the Mediaworld voucher online alongside digital gift cards from brands such as IKEA and Esselunga, delivered by email within minutes.
