Korea Tightens Energy Efficiency Standards for Clothes Dryers and Household Gas Boilers from Oct. 2026

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Korea will strengthen energy efficiency standards for clothes dryers and household gas boilers, effective October 1, 2026, as part of efforts to improve its energy efficiency management system. This amendment aims to promote energy conservation, with the key changes outlined below.


Key Changes

① Clothes Dryers

  • Both the energy efficiency rating criteria and the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) will be strengthened.
  • Even models that have already been certified for the Korean market may require recertification if they do not meet the new requirements.

② Household Gas Boilers

  • The energy efficiency management system will be changed. Previously, products were classified by grade, but under the new system, only products that meet the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) will be permitted for sale.
  • The MEPS requirements will also be raised, resulting in stricter efficiency standards.

 

Effective Date and Applicable Products

  • Effective Date: October 1, 2026

  • Applicable Products:
    • Clothes dryers and household gas boilers manufactured on or after October 1, 2026
    • For products manufactured overseas and imported into Korea, applicability will also be determined based on the date of manufacture.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. Are models that have already been certified affected by this amendment?

A. Yes. Even models that have already been certified for the Korean market may require recertification if they do not meet the new requirements.

Q. Do the new requirements also apply to products manufactured overseas and imported into Korea?

A. Yes. However, the applicable date is based on the date of manufacture, not the customs clearance date or shipping date. In other words, products manufactured on or after October 1, 2026 will be subject to the new requirements regardless of when they are imported into Korea.


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