EN IEC 60704-2-1:2026

• Abstract:

  Addition:; This document specifies the determination of airborne acoustical noise of mains operated and cordless dry vacuum cleaners including their accessories and docking stations for household use or under conditions similar to those in households.; For wet and dry vacuum cleaners, the dry cleaning function applies. The wet cleaning function is measured in accordance with IEC 60704-2-20.; NOTE 101 Particular requirements for floor cleaning robots are specified in IEC 60704-2-171.; This document describes the determination of the noise emission of dry vacuum cleaners under normal operating conditions on carpet and hard floor in accordance with IEC 62885-2:—,4.62.

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 27-Aug-2026
• ICS: 17.140.20 - Noise emitted by machines and equipment
• ICS: 97.080 - Cleaning appliances
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 59X - Consumer information related to household electrical appliances
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 28-Aug-2026
• Due Date: 31-Dec-2025
• Completion Date: 28-Aug-2026
• Directive: Harmonized Standard666/2013 - Commission Regulation (EU) No 666/2013 of 8 July 2013 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for vacuum cleaners
• Ref Project: SIST EN IEC 60704-2-1:2026 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 2-1: Particular requirements for dry vacuum cleaners (IEC 60704-2-1:2026)

• Replaces: EN IEC 60704-2-1:2020 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 2-1: Particular requirements for dry vacuum cleaners
• Effective Date: 18-Jul-2023
• Refers: EN IEC 60704-2-20:2026 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 2-20: Particular requirements for wet hard floor cleaning appliances
• Effective Date: 07-Jul-2026
• Refers: IEC TS 62885-1:2016 - Surface cleaning appliances - Part 1: General requirements on test material and test equipment
• Effective Date: 07-Jul-2026
• Referred By: EN IEC 60704-1:2021 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 1: General requirements
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2026
• Referred By: EN 60312-1:2013 - Vacuum cleaners for household use - Part 1: Dry vacuum cleaners - Methods for measuring the performance
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2026
• Referred By: EN 60312-1:2017 - Vacuum cleaners for household use - Part 1: Dry vacuum cleaners - Methods for measuring the performance
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2026
• Referred By: EN 60704-3:2019 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 3: Procedure for determining and verifying declared noise emission values
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2026

Overview

EN IEC 60704-2-1:2026 is a European standard developed by CLC addressing the measurement and determination of airborne acoustical noise emitted by dry vacuum cleaners for household and similar use. This standard specifies particular requirements and testing conditions to ensure reliable, repeatable, and comparable results between different laboratories and products. The aim is to provide a clear framework for manufacturers, testing bodies, and stakeholders involved in compliance, quality control, and product development for household vacuum cleaners.

EN IEC 60704-2-1:2026 is aligned with IEC 60704-1:2021 (General requirements for household and similar appliances) and serves as a part of the broader IEC 60704 series. It does not cover professional or industrial vacuum cleaners or wet cleaning functions, focusing strictly on dry vacuum cleaners and their noise emissions under typical operating conditions.

Key Topics

• Acoustical Noise Determination: Establishes standardized test codes for measuring the airborne sound power levels produced by vacuum cleaners during operation on both carpet and hard floors.
• Measurement Methods: Describes both direct and comparison methods based on ISO 3743-1, ISO 3743-2, and ISO 3744, including the setup for test rooms, microphone placement, and environmental controls.
• Instrument Calibration: Recommends proper calibration practices and use of windscreens during measurement, alongside procedures for correcting microphone sensitivity.
• Operating Conditions: Outlines pre-conditioning (such as battery charging and component cleaning), equipment set-up, surface types (Wilton carpet, hard floors), and specific product settings to ensure uniformity across tests.
• Noise Variability and Uncertainty: Provides values for repeatability, reproducibility, and standard deviations for different floor types, crucial for both declaration and verification of noise emission values as required under IEC 60704-3.
• Documentation and Reporting: Specifies the required information to be recorded and reported, including details about cleaning heads, test surfaces, appliance condition, and batch numbers for traceability.
• Special Considerations: Addresses application scenarios such as vacuum cleaners with multiple cleaning modes, active and passive nozzles, and appliances equipped with dust detection or adjustable operating parameters.

Applications

The practical value of EN IEC 60704-2-1:2026 lies in its adoption by:

• Manufacturers: Enables the design and development of quieter vacuum cleaners by providing standardized benchmarks and methods for acoustical noise testing.
• Testing Laboratories: Supplies clear, harmonized methodologies for noise level measurements to ensure consistent and reproducible results across different facilities and over time.
• Quality Control and Market Surveillance: Helps verify manufacturer claims related to noise emissions, facilitating oversight and regulatory compliance for consumer products.
• Product Comparison: Supports competitive benchmarking and eco-labeling (such as energy labels or acoustic performance marks) by delivering objective and comparable noise data.
• Procurement and Specification: Assists purchasers, retailers, and consumers in making informed decisions based on standardized noise emission criteria for household vacuum cleaners.

Related Standards

• IEC 60704-1:2021: General framework for airborne acoustical noise measurement of household and similar appliances.
• IEC 60704-3: Methodology for determining and verifying noise emission values declared by manufacturers.
• IEC 62885-2:2021: Testing procedures for the performance of surface cleaning appliances, referenced for operational settings and test surfaces.
• IEC TS 62885-1:2020: Specifies requirements for test materials and equipment used in surface cleaning appliance tests, including the Wilton carpet.
• IEC 60704-2-17: Covers specific requirements for dry cleaning robots.
• ISO 3743-1, ISO 3743-2, ISO 3744: Referenced for general acoustical methods and environments.
• IEC 60704-2-20: Pertains to wet and dry function testing for applicable vacuum cleaners.

EN IEC 60704-2-1:2026 is essential for ensuring a consistent, transparent, and fair evaluation of vacuum cleaner noise, benefiting manufacturers, testing authorities, and end users by promoting truthful product information and enhanced user comfort.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2026
Nadomešča:
SIST EN IEC 60704-2-1:2021
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Postopek preskušanja za ugotavljanje
zvočnega hrupa v zraku - 2-1. del: Posebne zahteve za sesalnike za suho sesanje
(IEC 60704-2-1:2026)
Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne
acoustical noise - Part 2-1: Particular requirements for dry vacuum cleaners (IEC 60704-
2-1:2026)
Elektrische Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Prüfvorschrift für die
Bestimmung der Luftschallemission - Teil 2-1: Besondere Anforderungen an
Trockensauger (IEC 60704-2-1:2026)
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Code d'essai pour la détermination du bruit
aérien - Partie 2-1: Exigences particulières pour les aspirateurs à sec (IEC 60704-2-
1:2026)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60704-2-1:2026
ICS:
17.140.20 Emisija hrupa naprav in Noise emitted by machines
opreme and equipment
97.080 Aparati za čiščenje Cleaning appliances
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 60704-2-1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM August 2026
ICS 17.140.20; 97.080 Supersedes EN IEC 60704-2-1:2020
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the
determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 2-1: Particular
requirements for dry vacuum cleaners
(IEC 60704-2-1:2026)
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Code d'essai Elektrische Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche
pour la détermination du bruit aérien - Partie 2-1: Exigences Zwecke - Prüfvorschrift für die Bestimmung der
particulières pour les aspirateurs à sec Luftschallemission - Teil 2-1: Besondere Anforderungen an
(IEC 60704-2-1:2026) Trockensauger
(IEC 60704-2-1:2026)
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European foreword
The text of document 59F/567/FDIS, future edition 5 of IEC 60704-2-1, prepared by SC 59F "Surface
cleaning appliances" of IEC/TC 59 "Performance of household and similar electrical appliances" was
submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as EN IEC 60704-2-1:2026.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2027-08-31
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2029-08-31
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN IEC 60704-2-1:2020 and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if any).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document is read in conjunction with EN IEC 60704-1:2021.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60704-2-1:2026 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following note has to be added for the standard indicated:
IEC 60704-2-17 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60704-2-17
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
NOTE 1  Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod),
the relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2  Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available
here: www.cencenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60704-2-20 - Household and similar electrical appliances EN IEC 60704-2-20 -
- Test code for the determination of
airborne acoustical noise - Part 2-20:
Particular requirements for wet hard floor
cleaning appliances
IEC/TS 62885-1 - Surface cleaning appliances - Part 1: - -
General requirements on test material and
test equipment
1 2
IEC 62885-2 — Surface cleaning appliances - Part 2: Dry EN IEC 62885-2 —
vacuum cleaners for household or similar
use - Methods for measuring the
performance
Under preparation. Stage at the date of publication: IEC/FDIS 62885-2:2026.
Under preparation. Stage at the date of publication: prEN IEC 62885-2:2026.
IEC 60704-2-1 ®
Edition 5.0 2026-06
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of
airborne acoustical noise -
Part 2-1: Particular requirements for dry vacuum cleaners
ICS 17.140.20; 97.080 ISBN 978-2-8327-1281-8

IEC 60704-2-1:2026-06(en)
IEC 60704-2-1:2026 © IEC 2026
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 2
INTRODUCTION . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Measurement methods and acoustical environments . 6
4.2 Direct method . 6
4.3 Comparison method . 7
4.4 Acoustical environment . 7
4.5 Measurement uncertainties . 7
5 Instrumentation. 8
5.1 Instrumentation for measuring acoustical data . 8
6 Operation and location of appliances under test . 9
6.1 Equipping and pre-conditioning of appliances . 9
6.2 Supply of electric energy and of water or gas . 10
6.4 Loading and operating of appliances during tests . 10
6.5 Location and mounting of appliances . 12
7 Measurement of sound pressure levels . 17
8 Calculation of sound pressure and sound power levels . 17
10 Information to be reported . 17
Annex A (normative) Standard test table . 19
Bibliography . 20

Figure 101 – Appliance with cleaning head connected directly . 14
Figure 102 – Appliance with the cleaning head connected by hose and connecting tube . 15

Table 1 – Standard deviations of sound power levels determined on carpets . 7
Table 2 – Standard deviations of sound power levels determined on hard floors . 8
Table 3 – Standard deviations for declaration and verification for vacuum cleaners for
carpets . 8
Table 4 – Standard deviations for declaration and verification for vacuum cleaners for
hard floors . 8

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Household and similar electrical appliances -
Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise -
Part 2-1: Particular requirements for dry vacuum cleaners

FOREWORD
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IEC 60704-2-1 has been prepared by subcommittee 59F: Surface cleaning appliances, of IEC
technical committee 59: Performance of household and similar electrical appliances. It is an
International Standard.
This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 2020. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) alignment with IEC 60704-1:2021;
b) addressing consumer relevant testing aspects;
c) robustness of standards and closing potential loopholes
d) enlarged scope to include noise measurement on docking stations.
IEC 60704-2-1:2026 © IEC 2026
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
59F/567/FDIS 59F/573/RVD
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
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This document is intended to be used in conjunction with IEC 60704-1:2021, Household and
similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise -
Part 1: General requirements.
The relevant text of IEC 60704-1:2021 as amended by this document establishes the test code
for dry vacuum cleaners.
This document supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 60704-1:2021. When
a particular subclause of IEC 60704-1:2021 is not mentioned in this document, that subclause
is applicable as far as reasonable. Where this standard states "addition", "modification" or
"replacement", the relevant requirements, test specifications or explanatory matter in Part 1
should be adapted accordingly.
Subclauses, tables, and figures that are additional to those in IEC 60704-1:2021 are numbered
starting from 101. Additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc.
Unless notes are in a new subclause or involve notes in IEC 60704-1:2021, they are numbered
starting from 101, including those in a replaced clause or subclause.
In this standard, the following print types are used:
– terms defined in Clause 3: bold type.
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similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise, can
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specific document. At this date, the document will be
– reconfirmed,
– withdrawn, or
– revised.
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INTRODUCTION
The measuring conditions specified in this document provide for sufficient accuracy in
determining the noise emitted and comparing the results of measurements taken by different
laboratories, whilst simulating as far as possible the practical use of dry vacuum cleaners.
It is recommended to consider the determination of noise levels as part of a comprehensive
testing procedure covering many aspects of properties and performance of household vacuum
cleaners.
NOTE As stated in the introduction to IEC 60704-1, this test code is concerned with airborne noise only.

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1 Scope
Addition:
This document specifies the determination of airborne acoustical noise of mains operated and
cordless dry vacuum cleaners including their accessories and docking stations for household
use or under conditions similar to those in households.
For wet and dry vacuum cleaners, the dry cleaning function applies. The wet cleaning function
is measured in accordance with IEC 60704-2-20.
NOTE 101 Particular requirements for floor cleaning robots are specified in IEC 60704-2-17 .
This document describes the determination of the noise emission of dry vacuum cleaners
under normal operating conditions on carpet and hard floor in accordance with IEC 62885-2:—,
4.6 .
2 Normative references
Addition:
IEC 60704-2-20, Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination
of airborne acoustical noise - Part 2-20: Particular requirements for wet hard floor cleaning
appliances
IEC TS 62885-1, Surface cleaning appliances - Part 1: General requirements on test material
and test equipment
IEC 62885-2:—, Surface cleaning appliances - Part 2: Dry vacuum cleaners for household and
similar use - Methods for measuring the performance
3 Terms and definitions
Addition:
3.101
dry vacuum cleaner
electrically operated appliance that removes dry material (for example, dust, fibre, threads, and
debris) from the surface to be cleaned by an air flow created by a vacuum developed within the
unit, the removed material being separated in the appliance and the cleaned suction air being
returned to the ambient air
[SOURCE: IEC 62885-2: —, 3.8]
3.102
wet and dry vacuum cleaner
appliance designed to remove liquid in combination with the functionality of a dry vacuum
cleaner
___________
Under preparation. Stage at the date of publication: IEC/CDV 60704-2-17:2026.
Under preparation. Stage at the date of publication: IEC/FDIS 62885-2:2026.
IEC 60704-2-1:2026 © IEC 2026
3.103
cleaning head
plain nozzle or brush attached to a connecting tube, or a power nozzle, separate or part of the
cleaner housing, and that part of a dry vacuum cleaner which is applied to a surface to be
cleaned
[SOURCE: IEC 62885-2: —, 3.3]
3.104
active nozzle
cleaning head provided with a driven agitation device to assist dirt removal
Note 1 to entry: The agitation device can be driven by an incorporated electric motor (motorized nozzle), an
incorporated turbine powered by the air flow (air-turbine nozzle) or an incorporated friction or gear mechanism
actuated by moving the cleaning head over the surface to be cleaned (mechanical nozzle).
[SOURCE: IEC 62885-2: —, 3.2]
3.105
standard Wilton test carpet
Wilton carpet on which the dry vacuum cleaner and its cleaning head is placed for the
measurement
Note 1 to entry: The specification of the standard Wilton test carpet can be found in IEC TS 62885-1.
3.106
standard hard floor
hard floor on which the dry vacuum cleaner and its cleaning head is placed for the
measurement
3.107
docking station
base unit
unit that can provide manual or automatic battery charging facilities, dust removal from the dry
vacuum cleaner, data processing facility or other support functions
4 Measurement methods and acoustical environments
4.2 Direct method
Addition:
If audible discrete tones are present in the noise emitted by the source, the estimated standard
deviation of the measured sound pressure levels in the special reverberation room can increase.
In such cases, additional microphone positions or source positions can be necessary, as
specified in ISO 3743-2.
If an operator is necessary, it is considered as part of the test environment. Therefore, the
operator shall be present also during the reverberation time measurement with the RSS. The
position of the operator shall be approximately at the same position as in the measurement with
the test sample.
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4.3 Comparison method
Addition:
If audible discrete tones are present in the noise emitted by the source, the estimated standard
deviation of
...