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APPLIANCEBENCH / DATA DESK

Ask better questions.
Buy with evidence.

Search any appliance category, then use transparent questions and filters to inspect the evidence behind each result.

STRUCTURED COMPARISON / REFRIGERATION DEMO

Question the data.
See the working.

Ask in plain English across records with directly comparable dimensions, energy, capacity and noise fields. The wider all-appliance search sits above.

4structured refrigeration recordsAtlas search covers the wider live appliance catalogue.

Transparent query, not a guessing chatbot. Missing evidence stays missing.

Start with a suggested question or describe the physical, running-cost or noise constraint you need to solve.

HOW IT WORKS / FOUR CHECKS

From a messy listing
to a useful decision.

ApplianceBench separates identity, evidence, calculation and price so you can see exactly what supports each answer.

01Resolve the exact product

Match the full model code, GTIN and market. Near-matches remain separate.

IDENTITY GATE
02Attach dated evidence

Keep dimensions, certification, safety and source dates with the record they describe.

SOURCE LAYER
03Make the maths editable

Turn certified energy into a cost using the tariff and assumptions you can inspect.

CALCULATION
04Compare current prices

Order exact-product retailer offers cheapest first, independent of commission.

PRICE SIGNAL
Q+A LIBRARY / 32 ANSWERS

Questions people should ask before buying.

01Is ApplianceBench only for fridges?Using the data

No. The all-appliance search covers laundry, dishwashing, cooking, refrigeration, coffee, hot-water, small-kitchen and home-care products. Refrigeration has the richest structured demonstration set, while the wider Atlas catalogue is searched by product type, model or GTIN.

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02Which appliance categories can I search?Using the data

You can search washing machines, washer-dryers, tumble dryers, dishwashers, fridges, freezers, hobs, ovens, cookers, microwaves, air fryers, kettles, coffee machines, water boilers, vacuum cleaners and other appliance categories represented in Atlas.

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03Can I compare completely different appliance types?Using the data

You can search every category from one place, but meaningful ranking stays within products that do the same job and share comparable fields. A dishwasher should not be ranked against a fridge simply because both have an energy value.

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04Why do some appliance categories show fewer specifications?Trust

Source coverage differs by market and product type. ApplianceBench displays the fields supported by the exact record and leaves unavailable dimensions, energy, capacity or safety evidence blank instead of borrowing them from a similar model.

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05What can I ask the ApplianceBench data?Using the data

You can ask practical questions about fit, capacity, noise, certified energy use, estimated running cost, installation type and current retailer coverage. The tool answers from the comparison records on the page and shows the records behind its answer.

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06Is Ask the data an AI chatbot?Using the data

No. It is a transparent evidence query tool. It recognises common buying questions, applies visible filters and calculations to the available records, and returns the matching products. It does not invent specifications or fill gaps with guesses.

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07Why does the answer sometimes say there is not enough data?Using the data

A useful comparison needs the same field for every product being compared. When a dimension, price or certification value is missing, ApplianceBench keeps the gap visible rather than assuming a value.

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08Can I ask which product is best?Using the data

Ask a more specific version of best, such as quietest, lowest certified energy use, largest capacity or narrowest body. ApplianceBench avoids a single universal score because the right choice depends on your space, household and priorities.

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09How do I compare two exact models?Using the data

Use the Compare page or include both model numbers in a search. Compare body dimensions, capacity, annual energy, noise and current prices side by side. Always keep the full suffix because regional variants can differ.

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10Why is the complete model number so important?Products

A shared product name can cover several capacities, colours, markets or revisions. The complete model code and, where available, the GTIN barcode help attach prices and evidence to the exact item.

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11What is a GTIN?Products

A GTIN is the number normally represented by a retail barcode. It is one of the strongest signals for joining a retailer listing to the correct product record, although model codes and market information are still checked.

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12Why is a product missing?Products

It may not yet have enough identity or category evidence to pass the quality gate. Missing products remain missing until they can be matched safely; a visually similar or near-name product is not substituted.

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13What does verified identity mean?Products

It means the displayed model has a traceable identity in a named source, such as a certification database. It does not mean ApplianceBench has physically tested the appliance or guarantees every retailer listing.

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14Are body dimensions the same as installation dimensions?Products

No. Body width, height and depth do not include every ventilation gap, hinge movement, handle projection, hose or door-clearance requirement. Use ApplianceBench to shortlist, then confirm the manufacturer installation drawing.

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15How should I compare an integrated appliance?Products

Check the niche dimensions, hinge system, ventilation path, door furniture and installer instructions as well as the appliance body size. Two integrated models with similar bodies may require different cabinets.

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16How meaningful is a one-decibel difference?Products

A very small certified difference may not be noticeable in a real room. Treat noise class, absolute decibels, room position and programme behaviour together rather than ranking solely on a one-decibel gap.

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17How are retailer prices ordered?Prices

Current valid prices for the exact product are ordered from lowest to highest. Retail commission does not move an offer above a cheaper verified price.

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18Are delivery and installation included in the displayed price?Prices

Not unless the retailer feed explicitly includes them. Confirm delivery, installation, recycling, warranty and regional surcharges at checkout because these can change the real total.

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19Why can a retailer price change after I click?Prices

Prices and availability are observations captured at a stated time. Retailers can change them at any moment, so the retailer checkout is always the final source for the transaction.

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20Does ApplianceBench sell appliances?Prices

No. ApplianceBench compares evidence and links to retailers or shopping-comparison services. The sale, delivery, returns and warranty contract is with the retailer.

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21What does paid link mean?Prices

ApplianceBench may receive a commission if you buy after following that link. Paid status is labelled and kept separate from product evidence and price ordering.

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22How does price history work?Prices

Each dated snapshot records the lowest verified retailer price available for that exact product. A short history is not treated as proof of a normal price, and gaps remain visible.

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23How is annual electricity cost calculated?Using the data

Certified annual kWh is multiplied by the electricity rate shown for your market. You can change the rate in the running-cost tool. The result is an estimate, not a household bill forecast.

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24Can I use my own electricity tariff?Using the data

Yes. Enter your unit rate in the running-cost calculator. For time-of-use tariffs, use a blended rate that reflects when you normally run the appliance.

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25Where does the product data come from?Trust

Sources can include official certification and safety programmes, manufacturer-linked identity data and retailer feeds. Each product page names the evidence source and update date available for that record.

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26Does a missing recall mean the product is safe?Trust

No. Recall databases vary by market and update time. A missing recall record only means no matching record was found in the connected evidence; it is not a guarantee of safety.

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27Can retailers pay for a better ranking?Trust

No. Evidence completeness, exact identity and user-selected constraints determine comparison order. Affiliate relationships are disclosed and do not improve a product score or position.

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28Does ApplianceBench physically test every appliance?Trust

No. ApplianceBench is an evidence and price-comparison service. It distinguishes certified, sourced and retailer-supplied facts from hands-on testing and never describes database evidence as a laboratory review.

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29Why do regional variants stay separate?Technical

The same family name can refer to different voltage, capacity, energy labels, warranties or safety records across markets. Evidence is kept attached to the market it describes.

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30How often is the evidence updated?Technical

Update frequency depends on the source. Product and offer pages show their latest available check or source date so you can judge freshness before relying on a value.

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31Can I reuse ApplianceBench data?Technical

Source rights vary. Follow the named source link and its licence or terms before reusing a record. ApplianceBench presentation and derived comparisons should not be treated as a substitute licence.

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32How can I report incorrect data?Technical

Record the exact page, full model number, disputed value and supporting manufacturer or official source. Send the correction in writing to 37x Limited at its registered Guernsey office shown in the site footer.

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