Choose around your home.
And the way you live.

Start with the practical details

What needs to work better?

Perhaps your old appliance has stopped working, your household has grown or you are planning a kitchen from scratch. Start with the problem you want to solve. A useful shortlist is easier to build when you know what matters most.

• Your space: measure the opening, including the available depth. Note nearby cupboards, doors and anything that may restrict access.
• Your routine: think about how you cook, shop, wash and entertain. Choose features you can see yourself using.
• Your budget: allow for the appliance and any delivery, installation, accessories or removal services you need.

A photo of the space and the model number of your existing appliance can help us understand what you are replacing.

Cooking

Build around the way you cook.

Do you prefer a separate oven and hob, a freestanding cooker or the presence of a range cooker? Think about how often you use the oven, the pans you reach for and whether you regularly cook several dishes together.

For a built-in replacement, compare the new model’s installation drawing with your cabinet opening. For hobs, check the worktop cut-out and the required clearances. The advertised appliance width alone does not confirm that it will fit.

Ask us about the fuel or electrical supply, extraction and any fitting requirements before you settle on a model. These checks are especially useful if you are changing appliance type.

Refrigeration

Make room for the food you buy.

Do you shop little and often, stock up for the week or freeze meals ahead? Consider how much fresh and frozen storage you actually need, and how you prefer to organise it.

Measure height, width and depth, then check the manufacturer’s ventilation and door-opening requirements. Nearby walls, sockets and pipework can affect the usable space. For an integrated replacement, cabinet dimensions, door split and hinge compatibility also need attention.

Check that large appliances can reach the kitchen through your doors, hallways and turns. If the appliance will live in a garage or utility space, check that the specific model is suitable for that room’s temperatures.

Laundry

Think about your usual wash day.

Look at the loads you wash most often: everyday clothes, bedding, sportswear or smaller mixed loads. Compare drum capacity, programmes and controls against those needs rather than choosing by the longest feature list.

Allow space for connections and the door to open. An integrated model needs to suit the cabinet and furniture door as well as the opening. If you are considering a washer dryer, compare the washing and drying capacities separately; they may differ.

For a separate tumble dryer, check how the chosen model handles moisture and what installation arrangements it needs. Ask about an approved stacking kit if you are planning to stack compatible appliances.

Dishwashing

Choose for your kitchen and your dishes.

A freestanding dishwasher has its own finished front. An integrated model is designed to work with a kitchen furniture door. Start with the type that suits your kitchen, then check the exact dimensions and fitting requirements.

Capacity is described in place settings, but basket layout matters too. Think about your dinner plates, tall glasses and larger pans. Adjustable baskets or a different cutlery arrangement may be more useful to you than an extra programme.

Compare noise, programme information and the features you expect to use. For an integrated replacement, check the furniture door and hinge arrangements before ordering.

Sinks & taps

Finishing touches with a practical job to do.

Think about how you use your sink: washing larger pans, rinsing vegetables or keeping a draining area free. Consider the bowl arrangement and tap position alongside the look of the kitchen.

For a replacement, bring the existing sink measurements and a photo of the cabinet below. For a new kitchen, coordinate the sink and tap with your worktop and cabinet plans before anything is cut.

If you are considering a hot water tap or waste disposal unit, ask your installer to check the space and service requirements for the specific product. A clean appearance above the worktop still needs a workable arrangement underneath.

Before you order

Bring these details with you.

• The available height, width and depth, plus photos of the space.
• Your existing appliance’s make and model number, if replacing one.
• Kitchen plans, cabinet details or worktop drawings, where relevant.
• The features you use most and anything your current appliance struggles with.
• Your delivery access, preferred timescale and any services you want to discuss.

Compare the energy label and product information for your shortlisted models alongside capacity, features and price. The best choice for you is the one that suits the whole job.

A few common questions.