Buying guides
Sizes, running costs and features to check before you buy a large appliance.
Washing machines · 5 min readHow to choose the right washing machineCapacity, spin, depth and running costs: what to check before you buy a washing machine.
Running costs · 4 min readHow to read the energy labelWhy the classes changed, what the numbers mean and how to use the QR code to check every figure in the EU database.
Fridges · 5 min readFridge freezer, side-by-side or French door?Fridge types compared, how many litres you really need and the measurements to take before ordering.
Dishwashers · 4 min readDishwashers: built-in, freestanding or slimline?Place settings, noise, auto-open doors and niche sizes: everything you need to choose a dishwasher.
Air conditioners · 5 min readAir conditioners: how many BTU for your roomThe right capacity for your square metres, what the BTU in the name mean, portable or single split, SEER and EER, and when you need an F-gas technician.
Tumble dryers · 3 min readHeat-pump tumble dryers: worth it?How it works, what it costs to run compared with line drying, and how to look after it.
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