Vacuum cleaners that produce more than 1600 kW can no longer be sold in stores in the Netherlands . The European Union rule is intended to improve energy efficiency . The Wattage for vacuums will be lowered to a maximum of 900 Watts in 2017 . Next year the EU will consider other appliances such as mobile phones and hair dryers .
Vacuum cleaners that produce more than 1600 kW can no longer be sold in stores in the Netherlands . The European Union rule is intended to improve energy efficiency . Next year the EU will consider other appliances such as mobile phones and hair dryers .