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Appliances

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Appliance testing and certification

UL Solutions helps major appliance manufacturers differentiate their brands while verifying that their products have met recognized requirements for safety, performance and sustainability. As a leading global certifier for UL and IEC-based standards, we help you mitigate risk when bringing innovative and technically complex products to market. 

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Safety, performance and sustainability

Our portfolio spans testing, inspection, certification, advisory and knowledge solutions for electrical and gas appliances safety, smart connectivity, food contact sanitation and performance verification, including Marketing Claim Verification. We also support benchmarking and energy efficiency evaluations so you can validate product claims with confidence.

Global reach, local support

Wherever you design or manufacture, our global laboratory network provides localized access with consistent technical expertise. You can work with a single provider to simplify compliance and accelerate time to market.

Services for every appliance segment

Explore focused resources, standards guidance and service menus for your product category. Each segment page below outlines applicable safety, performance, energy and connectivity services to help you move from concept to compliant product.

Household

From indoor and outdoor gas-fired combustion cooking appliances to dishwashers, laundry appliances and refrigeration, we test and certify to applicable UL and IEC-based standards and support connectivity and energy efficiency needs.

Commercial and professional

Power tools and outdoor

Door, gate and window access

Robots

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Household appliances

From indoor and outdoor gas-fired combustion cooking appliances to dishwashers, laundry appliances and refrigeration, we test and certify to applicable UL and IEC-based standards and support connectivity and energy efficiency needs.

Small appliances

Leverage a comprehensive portfolio for small appliances, including electric and ceiling fans, small kitchen tools, vacuums, grooming appliances and other categories.

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Energy, connectivity and safety expertise

Energy efficiency testing

We evaluate appliances to global efficiency programs and labels. UL Solutions is an EPA-recognized certification body for ENERGY STAR and supports regional programs such as CEC, NRCan, EU ErP and others, with certification and listing via UL Product iQ and Energy Verified Mark.

Cybersecurity, EMC and wireless

Our teams assess IoT Security Ratings, interoperability and EMC to help connected appliances perform reliably in real-world environments. We can pretest early to surface issues before formal compliance, helping reduce redesign risks.

Gas appliance evaluation

Access advisory, testing and certification for combustion appliances and components, with credentials that support CE/UKCA under GAR and North American marks, plus services covering directives and sanitation.

Smart and connected appliances

Bundle cybersecurity, interoperability, EMC and wireless assessments, including testing for Bluetooth, Zigbee, Matter and Thread protocols. See services for connected products on Smart Appliances.

Benefits of partnering with UL Solutions

Single-source compliance

Save time by working with one provider that combines safety, performance, energy efficiency, connectivity, materials and training to streamline your program.

Recognized marks and standards leadership

Build trust with a globally recognized certification mark and draw on experts who actively participate in standards development and technical committees across regions.

Global market access support

Navigate evolving local and international rules with targeted testing and certification for safety, security, wireless, chemicals, energy efficiency and sustainability, plus regulatory tracking tools.

Additional resources

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Tell us about your appliance design, target markets and timelines. We will align a test plan and certification path, and connect you to segment resources and market access support to help reduce time to market. Explore Household, Commercial, Power Tools, Smart Appliances and Market Access. 

Areas of expertise

Household Appliances

Commercial and Professional Appliances

Power Tools and Outdoor Machines

Door, Gate and Window Access Systems

Small Appliance Testing and Certification

Consumer and Commercial Robots

Performance Services

Smart and Connected Appliances

Global Market Access

Training and Related Resources