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| Hong Kong Energy Efficiency
Labelling Schemes for Household Appliances |
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Since April 1996, you may find energy labels displayed
on some refrigerators in the market. By now you can also find these
labels on room coolers. In future, more types of household appliances
will carry these labels. The energy labels provide more energy consumption
data consumers. The energy labels will only be displayed on appliances
that have been registered in Hong Kong under the Energy Efficiency
Labelling Schemes.
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Choose
energy-efficient appliances
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Save on the electricity bill and help improve the
environment
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is it important to save energy? |
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Fossil fuels reserves are limited. |
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Fuel burning
leads to air pollution and damages the environment. |
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CO2 emission
causes global warming. |
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Save on your energy
bills! |
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| What
does the label contain? |
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annual energy consumption figure |
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energy efficiency
grading |
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other important
data relevant to the types of the appliances |
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according to a unified standard |
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| Potential $ savings... |
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The more energy efficient the appliances, the more electricity
you save.
You can save up to several hundred dollars a year. |
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| The way the gradings are defined |
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The gradings are from 1 to 5. Grade 1 is the best.
(e.g. a grade 1 room cooler is at least 15% more
energy-efficient than an 'average' (grade 3) product while a grade
1 refrigerator is at least 35% more energy-efficient.)
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performance drawback when it uses less energy? |
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Nil
Products are required to fulfill a range of performance requirements
before they can display this label. |
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| How
to choose Room Coolers? |
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Decide on
category and feature you want - see Table 1. |
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Choose the
right cooling capacity to suit the size of your room. |
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Use the
energy label to help you select an energy-efficient model. |
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Choose one of better
efficiency grading. |
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Energy Saving
Tips for Room Coolers...
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Use ventilation fan instead
of room cooler when weather is not too hot. |
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Set cooler to temperature
you just feel comfortable, don't set it too cold. |
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Keep windows and doors shut
when cooler is running, and draw curtains or blinds to keep out sunlight. |
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Don't obstruct the air-flow
inlets & outlets. |
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Try not to install room cooler
in direct sunlight. |
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Follow the manufacturer's
instructions for filter cleaning. |
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Table
1:
Room Cooler Categories |
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Description |
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A window type room cooler with cooling
function only |
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A window type room cooler with both
cooling and heating functions |
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A split type room cooler with cooling
function only |
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A split type room cooler with both
cooling and heating functions |
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