oSIST prEN IEC 60704-2-14:2026
(Main)Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 2-14: Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances
General Information
- Abstract
- Status
- Not Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 29-Oct-2026
- Technical Committee
- FGA - Consumer information related to household electrical appliances
- Current Stage
- 4020 - Public enquire (PE) (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 14-Aug-2026
- Due Date
- 01-Jan-2027
Overview
oSIST prEN IEC 60704-2-14:2026 defines the particular requirements for measuring the airborne acoustical noise emitted by household and similar refrigerating appliances. This standard is part of the IEC 60704 series, which provides standardized test codes for noise determination in electrical appliances. Issued by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST), it specifies procedures to assess sound emissions during typical operation, supporting environmental considerations and accurate product comparison.
The standard applies to refrigerating appliances for household and similar use, both mains-operated and battery-powered, including refrigerators, freezers, and frozen-food storage cabinets. It addresses measurement procedures, acoustical environments, instrumentation, operating conditions, and reporting requirements, ensuring reliable and repeatable evaluation across various laboratories and markets.
Key Topics
Scope and Applicability
- Targets refrigerating appliances for household and similar use
- Excludes air conditioners and non-refrigerating auxiliaries
- Includes guidance for built-in and under-counter appliances
Measurement Methods
- Specifies direct and comparison methods for airborne noise measurement.
- Addresses requirements for acoustical test environments, referencing ISO 3743-1, ISO 3743-2, and ISO 3744.
- Details necessary adaptations if audible discrete tones are present or special appliance features apply.
Instrumentation and Accuracy
- Outlines instruments required for measuring temperature and acoustical parameters, mandating a temperature accuracy of ±0.5 K.
- Provides for proper installation and preconditioning of the appliance under test.
Testing Procedures
- Defines the test set-up, including requirements for empty appliance operation and temperature settings for various compartment types.
- Includes recommendations for securing loose accessories and adjusting feet to minimize noise emission.
- Details recording and averaging procedures for repeated measurements, including specifications for steady-state conditions and running periods.
Reporting and Documentation
- Describes the recording and reporting of compartment temperatures and test conditions.
- Emphasizes repeatability, reproducibility, and procedures for verifying declared noise emission values.
Applications
oSIST prEN IEC 60704-2-14:2026 provides practical value throughout the appliance industry and testing laboratories:
- Manufacturers: Ensures consistent assessment of refrigerating appliance noise, supporting product development, labeling, and regulatory compliance.
- Testing Laboratories: Offers standardized methods for performing acoustical measurements, increasing result validity and facilitating inter-laboratory comparisons.
- Market Surveillance Authorities: Provides a reference for verifying and validating manufacturers’ declared noise levels.
- Specification Writers and Standards Developers: Supports harmonization with EU directives and international best practices by referencing current ISO and IEC standards.
- Product Certifiers: Enables reliable verification of noise emissions in compliance and eco-labeling schemes.
Consistent application of this standard helps manufacturers meet customer demands for quieter appliances and supports eco-design and energy efficiency initiatives by emphasizing environmental performance attributes.
Related Standards
For comprehensive acoustical testing and conformity, the following related standards are referenced or should be consulted alongside oSIST prEN IEC 60704-2-14:2026:
- IEC 60704-1:2021 - General requirements for the determination of airborne acoustical noise in household and similar electrical appliances.
- IEC 62552 Series
- Part 1: General requirements
- Part 2: Performance requirements
- Part 3: Energy consumption and volume
- ISO 3743-1, ISO 3743-2, ISO 3744 - Acoustics, methods for noise measurement in specific acoustical environments.
- IEC 60704-3 – Procedure for verifying declared noise emission values.
Implementing oSIST prEN IEC 60704-2-14:2026 ensures robust, comparable, and reproducible noise testing, supporting product quality, customer satisfaction, and environmental stewardship in the refrigeration sector.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 21-Oct-2025
- Effective Date
- 21-Oct-2025
- Effective Date
- 21-Oct-2025
- Effective Date
- 21-Oct-2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
oSIST prEN IEC 60704-2-14:2026 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 2-14: Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances". This standard covers: Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 2-14: Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances
Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 2-14: Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances
oSIST prEN IEC 60704-2-14:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 17.140.20 - Noise emitted by machines and equipment; 97.040.20 - Cooking ranges, working tables, ovens and similar appliances; 97.040.30 - Domestic refrigerating appliances. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
oSIST prEN IEC 60704-2-14:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 60704-2-14:2013, SIST EN 60704-2-14:2013/A2:2024, SIST EN 60704-2-14:2013/A11:2015, SIST EN 60704-2-14:2013/A1:2019. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
oSIST prEN IEC 60704-2-14:2026 is associated with the following European legislation: Standardization Mandates: M/459. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
oSIST prEN IEC 60704-2-14:2026 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2026
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Postopek preskušanja za ugotavljanje
zvočnega hrupa v zraku - 2-14. del: Posebne zahteve za hladilne aparate
Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne
acoustical noise - Part 2-14: Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Codes d'essai pour la détermination du
bruit aérien - Partie 2-14: Exigences particulières pour les appareils de réfrigération
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN IEC 60704-2-14:2026
ICS:
17.140.20 Emisija hrupa naprav in Noise emitted by machines
opreme and equipment
97.040.30 Hladilni aparati za dom Domestic refrigerating
appliances
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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PROJECT NUMBER:
IEC 60704-2-14 ED3
DATE OF CIRCULATION: CLOSING DATE FOR VOTING:
2026-08-07 2026-10-30
SUPERSEDES DOCUMENTS:
59M/196/CD, 59M/197A/CC
IEC SC 59M : PERFORMANCE OF ELECTRICAL HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR COOLING AND FREEZING APPLIANCES
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1 CONTENTS
2 FOREWORD . 2
3 1 Scope . 5
4 2 Normative references . 5
5 3 Terms and definitions . 5
6 4 Measurement methods and acoustical environments . 6
7 4.2 Direct method . 6
8 4.3 Comparison method . 6
9 4.4 Acoustical environments . 6
10 4.5 Measurement uncertainties . 6
11 5 Instrumentation . 7
12 6 Operation and location of appliances under test . 7
13 6.1 Equipping and pre-conditioning of appliances . 7
14 6.2 Supply of electrical energy and of water or gas . 7
15 6.3 A water supply, if any, shall not be connected. Climatic conditions . 8
16 6.4 Loading and operating of appliances during test . 8
17 6.5 Location and mounting of appliances . 9
18 7 Measurement of sound pressure levels . 9
19 7.1 Microphone array, measurement surface and RSS location for essentially
20 free-field conditions over reflecting plane(s) . 9
21 7.4 Measurements . 10
22 8 Calculation of sound pressure and sound power levels . 10
23 8.101 Final result . 10
24 9 Information to be recorded . 11
25 10 Information to be reported . 11
26 Annex A (normative) Standard test table . 12
27 Annex B (normative) Test enclosure . 13
29 Figure B.101 – Test enclosure with base shelf and additional ventilation openings . 14
31 Table 1 – Standard deviations of sound power levels . 9
32 Table 2 – Standard deviations for declaration and verification . 9
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38 HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
39 TEST CODE FOR THE DETERMINATION
40 OF AIRBORNE ACOUSTICAL NOISE –
42 Part 2-14: Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances
44 FOREWORD
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79 International Standard IEC 60704-2-14 has been prepared by subcommittee 59M:
80 Performance of electrical household and similar cooling and freezing appliances, of IEC
81 technical committee 59: Performance of household and similar electrical appliances.
82 This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition and its amendments. This edition
83 constitutes a technical revision.
84 This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
85 edition:
86 a) alignment to IEC 60704-1:2021;
87 b) redefinition of the period of measurement, especially for appliances with two or more
88 cooling systems;
89 c) ice makers and other auxiliaries excluded;
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90 d) test enclosure with base shelf and additional ventilating openings added.
92 The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
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100 This document is intended to be used in conjunction with the fourth edition of
101 IEC 60704-1:2021, Household and similar electrical appliances – Test code for the
102 determination of airborne acoustical noise – Part 1: General requirements.
103 The relevant text of IEC 60704-1:2021 as amended by this publication establishes the test
104 code for refrigerators, frozen-food storage cabinets and food freezers.
105 This document supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 60704-1:2021.
106 When a particular subclause of IEC 60704-1:2021 is not mentioned in this document, that
107 subclause is applicable as far as reasonable. Where this document states "addition",
108 "modification" or "replacement", the relevant requirements, test specifications or explanatory
109 matter in IEC 60704-1:2021 are to be adapted accordingly.
110 Subclauses, tables and figures that are additional to those in IEC 60704-1:2021 are numbered
111 starting from 101. Additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc.
112 Unless notes are in a new subclause or involve notes in IEC 60704-1:2021, they are
113 numbered starting from 101, including those in a replaced clause or subclause.
114 Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3.
115 A list of all the parts in the IEC 60704 series, published under the general title Household and
116 similar electrical appliances – Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise,
117 can be found on the IEC website.
118 The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
119 stability date indicated on the IEC website under webstore.iec.ch in the data related to the
120 specific document. At this date, the document will be
121 • reconfirmed,
122 • withdrawn, or
123 • revised.
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125 INTRODUCTION
126 The measuring conditions specified in this document provide for sufficient accuracy in
127 determining the noise emitted and comparing the results of measurements taken by different
128 laboratories, whilst simulating as far as possible the practical use of household refrigerators,
129 frozen-food storage cabinets and food freezers.
130 It is recommended to consider the determination of noise levels as part of a comprehensive
131 testing procedure covering many aspects of the properties and performance of household
132 refrigerators, frozen-food storage cabinets and food freezers.
133 NOTE As stated in the introduction to IEC 60704-1:2021, this test code is concerned with airborne noise only.
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