Check size, energy and running cost before price.
A cheaper appliance is not a saving if it cannot clear the doorway, fit the opening or costs more to run. These guides show the checks; exact model pages keep the supporting evidence visible.
Appliance dimensions and fit
Measure the opening, delivery route, connections, ventilation and door movement—not just width.
Measure before you buy →02UK appliance energy ratings
Read the A–G class, consumption figure, test regime and product-specific pictograms together.
Understand the label →03Appliance running costs
Turn annual kWh into an editable annual and ownership-period estimate using your electricity rate.
Calculate running cost →04Exact-model comparison
Keep the complete model code while you compare independent evidence, catalogue facts and retailer prices.
Find an exact model →Dimensions, labels and installation requirements can change between variants that share a product name. Use these guides to build a shortlist, then confirm the manufacturer documentation for the full model number before ordering.