Category: Buying guides
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26 October 2026
Heat pump or condenser tumble dryer: which should you buy?
A heat pump dryer costs more and takes longer per cycle, but uses about half the electricity. Here is how the sums work out…
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26 October 2026
What size washing machine do I need?
Drum capacity in kilograms is the dry weight of laundry a machine washes in one load. A guide to matching it to your household…
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26 October 2026
Induction or gas hob: which is better for your kitchen?
Induction boils faster and cleans in a wipe; gas gives a flame you can see and works with every pan. The practical differences, the…
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26 October 2026
Integrated or freestanding dishwasher: how to choose
Integrated dishwashers disappear behind a kitchen door; freestanding ones stand on their own and move house with you. What each needs, what each costs…
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26 October 2026
How to measure for a built-in oven
Built-in ovens are sold by aperture size, not by their outside dimensions. Measure the housing correctly and the oven will fit; measure the old…
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26 October 2026
Plumbed or non-plumbed American fridge freezer?
The water connection is the first decision when buying an American fridge freezer. What each option needs, costs and gives you.
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