Standards Development

Scope

This document provides a measurement method to assess the reliability of washing machines for household use. This document defines the functional analysis, limiting events/states, environmental conditions and use conditions of washing machines. It also elaborates on the level of confidence on the measurement results.

NOTE: The method is based on EN 45552 (General method for the assessment of the durability of energy-related products) and takes into account EN 45554 (General methods for the assessment of the ability to repair, reuse and upgrade energy-related products).

This document provides information about the interrelations of reliability, reparability and upgradeability with consideration towards a durability assessment for washing machines for household use.

The document provides input/results about the investigation on the assessment of reparability and upgradeability for washing machines for household use.

Secretary NOTE: Investigations are planned to consider the most important issues identified in TR 50727.

This document is not intended to be used to assess the durability of:

- Washing machines, intended for commercial or industrial use;

- Washer-dryers.

This document does not address the ability of washing machines to be reused.

Purpose

The EN supports the goal of the EU COM for a circular economy by providing a harmonised method to assess/measure the reliability of washing machines. The included measurement/assessment method can be used for different purposes, such as:

- Future legislation;

- Labelling purposes;

- Manufacturer internal quality checks.