Combination (all-in-one) Washer-Dryers Specification Version 6.0
The ENERGY STAR Version 6.0 specification for clothes washers was finalized on May 2, 2012, and will take effect on February 1, 2013. Materials related to this revision process are provided below. Partners and other interested parties with questions or concerns regarding these materials or the revision process can contact Amanda Stevens, EPA, at stevens.amanda@epa.gov.
Final Version 6.0 ENERGY STAR Specification for Clothes Washers - May 2, 2012
ENERGY STAR Final Version 6.0 Clothes Washer Cover Memo (PDF, 57 KB)
ENERGY STAR Final Version 6.0 Clothes Washer Specification (PDF, 41 KB)
Stakeholder Comments on Final Draft, Version 6.0
Final Draft Version 6.0 Comment Response Summary (PDF, 14 KB)
AHAM Comments (PDF, 36 KB)
LG Comments (PDF, 35 KB)
Final Draft Version 6.0 ENERGY STAR Specification for Clothes Washers - March 30, 2012
EPA welcomes all partner and stakeholder feedback on the Final Draft Version 6.0 specification. The deadline for comments is April 13, 2012. Comments are due via e-mail to appliances@energystar.gov.
ENERGY STAR Final Draft Version 6.0 Clothes Washer Cover Memo (PDF, 63 KB)
ENERGY STAR Final Draft Version 6.0 Clothes Washer Specification (PDF, 103 KB)
Stakeholder Comments on ENERGY STAR Clothes Washers Draft 2 Version 6.0 Specification
Draft 2 V6.0 Comment Response Summary (PDF, 25 KB)
AHAM Comments (PDF, 44 KB)
GE Comments (PDF, 72 KB)
Draft 2 Version 6.0 ENERGY STAR Specification for Clothes Washers - January 26, 2012
EPA welcomes all partner and stakeholder feedback on the Draft 2 Version 6.0 specification. The deadline for comments is February 24, 2012. Comments are due via e-mail to appliances@energystar.gov.
ENERGY STAR Draft 2 Version 6.0 Clothes Washer Cover Memo (PDF, 59 KB)
ENERGY STAR Draft 2 Version 6.0 Clothes Washer Specification (PDF, 65 KB)
Stakeholder Comments on ENERGY STAR Clothes Washers Draft 1 Version 6.0 Specification
Draft 1 V6.0 Comment Response Summary (PDF, 27 KB)
AHAM Comments (PDF, 126 KB)
NRDC Comments (PDF, 52 KB)
Springboard Engineering Comments (PDF, 74 KB)
ENERGY STAR Stakeholder Webinar Meeting - October 21, 2011
EPA hosted a webinar on October 21, 2011, to discuss the Draft 1 Version 6.0 specification. Meeting materials are provided below.
Draft 1 Version 6.0 ENERGY STAR Specification for Clothes Washers - October 12, 2011
EPA welcomes all partner and stakeholder feedback on the Draft 1 Version 6.0 specification. The deadline for comments is November 11, 2011. Comments are due via e–mail to appliances@energystar.gov.
ENERGY STAR Draft 1 Version 6.0 Clothes Washers Cover Memo (PDF, 59 KB)
ENERGY STAR Draft 1 Version 6.0 Clothes Washers Specification (PDF, 59 KB)
Stakeholder Conference Call - January 27, 2011
A stakeholder conference call was held on Thursday, January 27, 2011, at 9:00 AM US Eastern Time to discuss the recent dryer test procedure publication and discuss next steps.
Stakeholder Conference Call - August 31, 2010
A stakeholder conference call was held on Tuesday, August 31, 2010, at 3:00 PM US Eastern Time to discuss test procedure options.
EPA Notices
On May 14, 2010 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) informed stakeholders of its intention to discontinue the qualification of combination (all–in–one) washer–dryers under the ENERGY STAR residential clothes washer specification. In the absence of an ENERGY STAR performance specification for residential clothes dryers, EPA concluded it is inappropriate to associate the ENERGY STAR label with all–in–one washer–dryers. In response to stakeholder comment on this issue, EPA decided to go ahead and stop accepting new all–in–one washer–dryer qualifications but provide an opportunity for these models to demonstrate high efficiency performance on a whole–product basis. On June 29, 2010, EPA issued a Notice on Combination (all–in–one) Clothes Washers, outlining EPA's strategy to provide an opportunity for these models to demonstrate high efficiency performance on a whole–product basis. This plan has two steps: First, to identify a test procedure that takes dryer energy use into account, and second, to establish new requirements for all–in–one washer–dryers based on whole–product performance.
May 14, 2010 Letter to Stakeholders (PDF, 40 KB)
Stakeholder Comments on Test Procedure
AHAM Comments (PDF, 42 KB)
Indesit Comments (PDF, 98 KB)
Living Direct Comments (PDF, 65 KB)
Stakeholder Comments on May 14, 2010 Letter
Equator Advanced Appliances Comments (PDF, 38 KB)
Indesit Comments (PDF, 115 KB)
LG Electronics’ Comments (PDF, 87 KB)
Westland Sales’ Comments (PDF, 14 KB)
Applicable Specifications:
Appliances: Clothes Washers (PDF, 41 KB)