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PRACTICAL BUYING CHECKS / UK

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.

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Appliance dimensions and fit

Measure the opening, delivery route, connections, ventilation and door movement—not just width.

Measure before you buy →
02

UK appliance energy ratings

Read the A–G class, consumption figure, test regime and product-specific pictograms together.

Understand the label →
03

Appliance running costs

Turn annual kWh into an editable annual and ownership-period estimate using your electricity rate.

Calculate running cost →
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Exact-model comparison

Keep the complete model code while you compare independent evidence, catalogue facts and retailer prices.

Find an exact model →
Start with the exact model code.

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.