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Appliance buying guides

Practical advice from Ruislip Appliances, independent kitchen and laundry appliance specialist in Ruislip since 1958. Each guide explains what to look for, how to make sure it fits, and shows popular models we have in stock now. If you would rather talk it through, call us on 01895 633837 or visit the showroom.

Washing machine buying guide
How to choose a washing machine: drum size, spin speed, the energy label, noise, freestanding or integrated, and what to check before delivery. Washer dryer buying guide
Is a washer dryer right for you? Wash and dry capacity, running costs, condenser drying, and how they compare with a separate washing machine and tumble dryer. Tumble dryer buying guide
Heat pump, condenser or vented? How to choose a tumble dryer, the right size, running costs and where it can go. Dishwasher buying guide
Full size or slimline, integrated or freestanding, noise levels, the energy label and how to make sure a dishwasher fits your kitchen. Fridge freezer buying guide
How to choose a fridge freezer: size, fridge and freezer split, frost free, integrated or freestanding, the energy label and fitting. American fridge freezer buying guide
Side-by-side, French door or multi-door? How to make sure an American-style fridge freezer fits through your doors and into your kitchen, and plumbed or non-plumbed water and ice. Built-in oven buying guide
Single, double or compact? Pyrolytic cleaning, steam, slide-and-hide doors, oven capacity and the electrical supply a built-in oven needs. Hob buying guide
Induction, gas, ceramic or venting hob? Width, cookware, installation and the electrical or gas supply each type needs. Cooker hood buying guide
Chimney, integrated, island, ceiling or downdraft? Ducted or recirculating, extraction rate, width, noise and fitting height. Range cooker and cooker buying guide
Range cookers from 90 to 110cm and standard freestanding cookers: fuel types, oven layouts, width and the gas or electrical supply.

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