Home appliances

Compare the appliance and the complete service

For large appliances, measurements, installation and delivery can matter as much as the product price.

Measure before choosing

Record the available width, height and depth, including ventilation clearance. Check doors, stairs and narrow turns along the delivery route. For built-in products, confirm the installation type and cabinet dimensions rather than relying on a general width category.

Match capacity to normal use

For washing machines, consider typical load size and the programmes used regularly. For refrigerators or freezers, compare usable internal space and compartment layout. For air fryers, basket shape can matter more than the headline litre figure.

Calculate the delivered and installed cost

• Add delivery and installation charges.
• Check old-appliance removal and packaging disposal.
• Compare energy use and programme duration.
• Confirm warranty, parts support and returns arrangements.

Check the retailer service

A cheaper appliance is not automatically the better offer if delivery is kerbside only or a separate installer is required. Confirm what the driver will do, whether connections must already meet certain standards, and how delivery damage is reported.