The Annex II addition names domestic local space heaters from July 31, 2026, while the manufacturer obligation remains conditional on applicable EU reparability requirements and Annex II listing.
The new category and its date
The European Commission says domestic local space heaters were added to Annex II of the Directive from July 31, 2026, under Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2026/74 of January 12, 2026. This is a dated addition to the directive’s product list, not a statement that every heating appliance is covered. (European Commission, “Directive on repair of goods.”)
Check both conditions before applying the obligation
The Commission describes the manufacturer obligation as applying to products that are subject to reparability requirements in EU law and listed in Annex II. For the added category, the source names domestic local space heaters. Keep both parts of the test together: the listed category matters, and the product must also be subject to the relevant EU reparability requirements. The Commission says covered manufacturers must repair within a reasonable time and for a reasonable price.
What this page cannot decide for an individual heater
The page does not name particular models or provide a model-by-model determination. Its category addition alone therefore does not establish that a specific heater qualifies. Nor does the page give the national rules or facts needed to decide an individual dispute. Treat the announcement as a category-level scope update, not an automatic answer for every heater or repair request.
Sources & scope
An AI-assisted explainer checked against the linked primary sources. Source review dates are not necessarily announcement dates.