IEC 60704-2-16:2019
Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 2-16: Particular requirements for washer-dryers
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IEC 60704-2-16:2019 provides the particular requirements for determining airborne acoustical noise for washer-dryers, making it a relevant technical reference for product evaluation, test planning, and compliance review. As part of the IEC 60704 series, it supports consistent noise measurement practices for household and similar electrical appliances where acoustical performance is part of the documented assessment. For engineering, laboratory, and procurement teams, IEC 60704-2-16:2019 helps align testing workflows with a recognized basis for technical validation and conformity assessment.
Purpose of IEC 60704-2-16:2019
The purpose of IEC 60704-2-16:2019 is to define the specific test code provisions applicable to washer-dryers when measuring airborne acoustical noise. It is intended to support repeatable technical review of noise emission results and reduce ambiguity in laboratory evaluation. Used alongside the broader test code framework, it helps manufacturers and test laboratories apply a consistent method for documented evaluation, risk management, and regulatory preparation when acoustical performance must be assessed as part of product documentation.
Compliance applications of IEC 60704-2-16:2019
IEC 60704-2-16:2019 is commonly used in testing workflows for washer-dryers during product development, verification activities, and conformity assessment preparation. It can support compliance teams, acoustic testing laboratories, and engineering groups that need a defensible basis for measured noise values in technical files, product labels, or procurement review. The reference is particularly useful where performance claims, quality workflows, and technical documentation must be aligned with a recognized method for evaluating airborne acoustical noise in household appliance programs.
Benefits of IEC 60704-2-16:2019
Using IEC 60704-2-16:2019 helps organizations improve testing consistency and reduce variation between measurement campaigns, which is important for engineering validation and quality assurance. It also supports clearer compliance workflows by providing a structured basis for comparing results across models, suppliers, and test facilities. For procurement and certification teams, the document can strengthen technical assessment and conformity assessment preparation by making noise evaluation more traceable, repeatable, and easier to document within product approval processes.
- Particular requirements for airborne acoustical noise testing of washer-dryers
- Supports repeatable laboratory evaluation and documented measurement procedures
- Useful for compliance review, technical file preparation, and product comparison
- Helps align engineering validation with a recognized noise test framework
- Publication Date: 2019-05-20
- Standard Status: Original
- Publisher: IEC
- Edition: 1
- This Version: IEC 60704-2-16:2019 (2019-05-20)
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