Household electronic devices are an integral part of our daily lives, but they are often affected by EMI from various sources, such as power lines and other nearby electronic devices. If a household product is not properly tested for EMC, it could experience performance degradation, malfunctions, or complete failure when exposed to these types of EMI sources. To ensure the safety of household equipment and reliable to use, it is important to perform EMC testing for household appliances.
Below list of the household appliances mandatory to have EMC test.
- Washers
- Dryers
- Refrigerators
- Freezers
- Dishwashers
- Electric stoves
- Vent hoods
- Microwaves
- Vacuums
- Air conditioners
- Electric fans
- Electric washing machines
- Electric irons
- Electric rice cooker
- Appliances for skin or hair care
The mandatory standards related to household appliances and the reference international standards are listed below.
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International standard |
Name |
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IEC 60335-1 |
Household and similar electrical appliances safety – Part 1: General requirements |
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IEC 60335-2-3 |
Household and similar electrical appliances safety – Particular requirements for electric irons |
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IEC 60335-2-2 |
Household and similar electrical appliances safety – Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water suction cleaning appliances |
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IEC 60335-2-17 |
Household and similar electrical appliances safety – Particular requirements for blankets, pads, and similar flexible heating appliances |
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IEC 60335-2-8 |
Household and similar electrical appliances safety – Particular requirements for shaver, hair clippers and similar appliances |
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IEC 60335-2-32 |
Household and similar electrical appliances safety – Particular requirements for massage appliances |
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IEC 60335-2-35 |
Household and similar electrical appliances safety – Particular requirements for instantaneous water heaters |
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IEC 60335-2-21 |
Household and similar electrical appliances safety – Particular requirements for storage water heaters |
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IEC 60335-2-24 |
Household and similar electrical appliances safety – Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, ice-cream appliances and ice-makers |
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IEC 60335-2-29 |
Household and similar electrical appliances safety – Particular requirements for battery chargers |
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IEC 60335-2-15 |
Household and similar electrical appliances safety – Particular requirements for heating liquids |
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IEC 60335-2-11 |
Household and similar electrical appliances safety – Particular requirements for tumble dryers |
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IEC 60335-2-25 |
Household and similar electrical appliances safety – Particular requirements for microwave ovens, including combination microwave ovens |
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IEC 60335-2-6 |
Household and similar electrical appliances safety – Particular requirements for stationary cooking ranges, hobs, ovens, and similar appliances |
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IEC 60335-2-30 |
Household and similar electrical appliances safety – Particular requirements for room heaters |
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IEC 60335-2-7 |
Household and similar electrical appliances safety – Particular requirements for washing machines |
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IEC 60335-2-5 |
Household and similar electrical appliances safety – Particular requirements for dishwashers |
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IEC 60335-2-80 |
Household and similar electrical appliances safety – Particular requirements for fans |
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IEC 60335-2-31 |
Household and similar electrical appliances safety – Particular requirements for range hoods |
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IEC 60335-2-14 |
Household and similar electrical appliances safety – Particular requirements for kitchen machines |
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IEC 60335-2-40 |
Household and similar electrical appliances safety – Particular requirements for heat pumps, air conditioners and dehumidifiers |
