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APPLIANCEBENCH / THE WHOLE HOME

Every appliance.One evidence standard.

Search the broad Atlas catalogue, preserve the exact product identity and compare every current retailer price available for that model.

315K+appliance and product recordsAcross 424 normalised categoriesBrowse price-ready models →
THE WHOLE HOME / CATEGORY INDEX

Not just fridges.
Every appliance decision.

Start with the appliance type, then narrow by the exact model, dimensions, energy evidence, safety records and current prices.

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 that work across every appliance.

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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