The design of household appliances has improved considerably over the past 10 years since the introduction of the EU energy label. On average the electricity consumption has been reduced by 50% and, for washing appliances, water consumption has decreased by a similar amount.
Kodumasinad on viimase kümne aasta jooksul ELi energiamärgise kasutuselevõtmisest alates märgatavalt arenenud. Energiatarbimine on vähenenud keskmiselt 50% võrra ja pesumasinate veetarbimine samamoodi.