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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.