Consumers are more aware and conscious of the products they purchase now than ever before. Apart from checking off the basic criteria of pricing and product quality, people now look for style, fitment and efficiency.

Consumers measure the efficiency and reliability of the product by the Star Rating labelled on it. As a fan manufacturer, it is crucial for you to gain an understanding of it to be able to deliver as per the demand in the market.

What is BEE Star Rating for Ceiling Fans?

The Government of India set up the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power to promote energy conservation and efficiency. BEE has IS 374:2019 standard that the ceiling fans must meet to qualify for Star Rating.

This is applicable to ceiling fans in India consisting of squirrel cage induction motor(capacitor type) or Brushless dc (BLDC) motor, with/without remote control device/speed regulators.

Though it is a mandate from the government, conforming to it offers many benefits to ceiling fan manufacturers. Some of them are:

• Product accredited by regulatory bodies of the Government of India is considered highly reliable by consumers. It increases sales.
• Trust quotient increases for the seller in the market for selling high-quality products.
• Consumption of electrical energy is lesser when compared to a ceiling fan that is not accredited. This saves the electrical energy of the nation and reduces carbon footprint.
• As fewer units of electricity are used for the ceiling fan, the consumer saves money. You are optimizing customer experience by providing value to the customer.
• BEE IS 374:2019 products ensure safety for the buyers, sellers and manufacturers.
• To manufacture energy-efficient ceiling fans, financial incentives are provided under SEEP(Super Energy Efficient Equipment Program).

 

For the aforesaid reasons, getting a good star rating for your fan models must be a priority. Let us see how star ratings are given.

What are the Conditions for Getting Good Star Rating for Ceiling Fans

The product must meet the parameters outlined by BEE to qualify for IS 374:2019 standards for the fan star rating. The eligibility specifications for each parameter are detailed in the table below.

Determining Parameter	Definition of the Parameter	Eligibility Standards for Compliance
Air delivery	Amount of air delivered by the ceiling fan when it is running	For a ceiling fan of 1,200 mm, the minimum air delivery must be 210 m3 per minute
Service Value	Amount of air delivered by running fan per minute/watt	For a fan of 1,200 mm in size, the minimum service value required is 4.0 m3/min/W
Power input	The electrical energy consumed by the fan	Power input shall be 20% higher than the declared value
Power factor	The ratio of power supplied to the fan versus the power utilized for running the fan.	The power factor must not be less than 0.9. Tolerance limits are a minimum of 0.02 and a maximum of 0.07.
Fan speed	Speed of the fan when it is running	Must not exceed + or – 10% of the marked value
Temperature rise	The difference between starting temperature of the fan’s motor and the final temperature when it is elevated	The motor’s winding temperature must not exceed 85 degrees Celsius
Design and general construction	Heat and corrosion-resistant material must be used in the regulator and fan. Fan blades must be fixed securely. When in contact with live parts, there is protection.	The fan must have reinforced insulation or provision for earthing. Protection against contact (accidental/direct) with live parts. The ceiling fan must be heat and corrosion-resistant.
Starting	Ability to start from rest	85% of the rated voltage applied with the fan’s regulator starting at the lowest speed
Suspension system	The appliance must not break from the ceiling and fall to the ground.	Should withstand a tensile load of 1000kg and torsion load of 500kg-cm

 

BEE gives Star Rating for ceiling fans of a specific brand and model based on the service value of the product. There are two categories of star rating plans, as detailed in the tables below.

 

Pro Tip: Use pure quality components such as motor winding wires to get higher ceiling fan ratings from BEE. It lowers the number of product recalls and warranty failures as well, making it further profitable for the company.

Procedure to apply for BEE IS 374:2019 Star Rating

As a fan manufacturer, you must follow the procedure laid out by BEE to get star ratings for the fans you manufacture. This applies to fans you manufacture in your manufacturing unit set up in India and to ceiling fans that you import from other countries. Every model of ceiling fan sold under your brand label must be checked by the BEE authorities for safety.

We have detailed each step below to guide you with it.

Step 1 – Enroll under BEE’s Star Labeling Program.

Step 2 – Apply for registration of a new product category/model on the official website of BEE.

Step 3 – Attach a copy of these documents along with your application – Trademark, factory details and product information.

Step 4 – Pay an application fee of Rs.2,000.

Step 5 – Pay the labelling fee of Re.1 to affix labels. Labelling fees must be paid individually for each ceiling fan model you register online for a star rating.

Step 6 – BEE or any of its authorized agencies will pick up product samples for testing.

Step 7 – The authorities test ceiling fan samples in a NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) lab.

Step 8 – The test results are sent to the concerned department at BEE.

Step 9 – If the product is approved for BEE Star Rating, the product is given a BEE certificate within 40 business days.

Get your ceiling fans accredited by BEE to gain and maintain trust and loyalty, with your customers in the market. To stay on edge higher than your competitors, renew the BEE Star Ratings for your products at regular intervals. This can be done by following the same procedure mentioned above and paying the renewal fee of Rs.1,000 instead of the new registration of Rs.2,000.

How can GK Winding help you in getting a good star rating for your ceiling fans?

An efficient motor is essential to get a good star rating. And winding wire forms an integral part of a fan motor. Using high-quality enamelled copper or aluminium winding wires is thus crucial in making an energy-efficient fan. That is where GK Winding can help you.

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