A kitchen without refrigeration or cooking facilities
If you’re missing refrigeration or cooking facilities, check what’s already provided before you buy. ADEME lists these appliance categories, while ANSES offers guidance on keeping food chilled.
Who is this guide for?
A partially equipped kitchen
If one essential function is already covered, fill the gaps without doubling up on an oven or freezer space. Decree No. 2015-981 sets out the furnishings required in a furnished rental, and ADEME recommends choosing an appliance capacity that matches your needs.
Limited space or connections
Compare the appliance dimensions with the available space and delivery route, then check the connections required. The guides from Bosch Électroménager France and Electrolux France recommend checking dimensions and pre-installation requirements; Enedis explains the connection requirements for an electric cooker.
Which functions should you equip first?
The order depends on which appliances are already there, what you need straight away and which connections are available in your home.
| Priority | What to check before buying | Who is this for? |
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| Keeping food fresh | Check that no working appliance is already provided, then measure the space and compare the fridge and freezer capacities separately. | If there’s no appliance to keep food fresh, I want to restore refrigeration without losing the space I need for fresh produce; around 36 % of consumers put this function first. |
| Preparing meals | Check whether an oven is already there, as well as the space and connection required for the hob or cooker you’re considering. | If there’s no way to cook, I want to prepare meals without buying a second oven; around 29 % of consumers prioritise this function. |
| Doing the laundry | Make sure there’s no practical alternative, then check the dimensions, water supply and waste outlet. | If I need to do laundry regularly and have no other practical option, I’m looking for an appliance that will fit the available space; around 21 % of consumers prioritise laundry. |
| Washing the dishes | Measure the space and check the installation type, capacity, water and electricity connections, and waste outlet. | Once the other functions are covered, I can consider a dishwasher if there’s enough space and the connections are suitable; around 14 % of consumers prioritise this function. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Buying every appliance before checking what’s already there
A home may already have some refrigeration or cooking facilities. Buying without checking could leave you with an unnecessary duplicate.
Make a note of the appliances already there and check that they work before deciding what to buy first.
A duplicate appliance also takes up space that could be used for something you’re missing.
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Relying on the format name alone
A stated width or the words ‘freestanding’ aren’t enough to confirm that an appliance will fit through the planned access route or into the available space.
Measure the recess, depth and delivery route, then check the connections against the instructions for the exact model.
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Choosing solely by energy rating or maximum capacity
The usable capacity should suit your usual loads. Consumption figures should be compared like for like, using consistent appliance types and units.
Compare figures from the same category and consider how often you’ll use the appliance before choosing its volume or capacity.
A capacity or footprint that doesn’t suit your needs can make everyday use more difficult.
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Assuming a hob can replace an oven
A hob lets you cook on its rings, while a cooker can combine a hob and oven. An electric cooker also needs a suitable connection.
Check which functions are already provided and have the planned power supply checked against the model instructions before installation.
If there’s no usable oven, a hob on its own may mean you need another way to cook.
Brands to consider by appliance
Bosch
Bosch’s freestanding fridge-freezers and dishwashers offer options to compare by capacity and dimensions, depending on the space available.
- For the KGN36VLED, Bosch Électroménager France lists 237 l for the fridge, 89 l for the freezer and dimensions of 1 860 × 600 × 660 mm.
- The dimensions and clearance needed to open the door must suit your home; they don’t represent the full Bosch range.
Beko
The RCSA300K40WN fridge-freezer and FSE57300GX freestanding cooker suit different set-ups, depending on your space and whether you need an oven.
- Beko France gives the RCSA300K40WN a width of 54 cm; the FSE57300GX product details list four ceramic hobs and an oven.
- Check the space and connection requirements for the cooker against the instructions for this model.
Candy
The freestanding BP 48SBL6-S washing machine and slimline CDPH 2D1047W-01 dishwasher give you a guide to capacity and dimensions for two different laundry needs.
- Candy France lists an 8 kg capacity and dimensions of 595 × 488 × 880 mm for the washing machine. The dishwasher is rated for 10 place settings and measures 448 × 605 × 846 mm.
- Check the dimensions of each model against the available space and access route in your home.
Whirlpool
The WSQ2160NE induction hob is worth considering if you have space for a hob and already have an oven or plan to install one separately.
- Whirlpool’s French product details give this model a width of 59 cm and a standard cut-out width of 56 cm.
- The title lists three rings, while the description says there are four cooking zones. Check the technical documentation before choosing based on the number of zones.
Electrolux
Electrolux France’s pre-installation advice can help you prepare for the delivery of a large appliance.
- The manufacturer’s guide recommends checking the dimensions before delivery.
- The installation service described by Electrolux doesn’t include plumbing, electrical or carpentry work.
Appliances available on Joybuy
The options below cover refrigeration, cooking, laundry and dishwashing. Choose according to the appliances already there, the space available and the connections in your home.
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Hotpoint H3FFD636X, freestanding dishwasher
Consider this if you’re looking for a freestanding dishwasher and have a 60 cm space available.
14 place settings, D energy rating and stainless steel finish. Allow for water and waste connections and a suitable wall socket, as set out in the installation instructions.
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Haier HTW5618ENMG, 3-door fridge-freezer
Consider this if you need refrigeration and freezing in one freestanding appliance.
Stated capacity of 360 l, Total No Frost technology, E energy rating, Wi-Fi and My Zone. Check the stated dimensions of 185 × 59,5 × 66,7 cm and allow enough clearance to open the door.
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Hisense WF5I8043BWF, freestanding washing machine
Consider this if you’re missing a practical way to do laundry and have room for a freestanding model.
8 kg capacity, 1 400 rpm spin speed and Inverter motor. Check the available depth, as well as the required water supply, waste outlet and electricity supply.
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CHiQ JR227LSE, 227 l fridge-freezer
Consider this if you’re looking for a fridge-freezer that combines refrigeration and freezing in a narrow space.
Stated width of 54 cm, Low Frost technology, 4-star freezer rating, reversible door and E energy rating. Check the other dimensions too, and allow enough clearance for installation.
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ochama, 2 000 W portable induction hob
Consider this if you have no cooking facilities and a portable option would suit you better than a built-in hob.
The product details list 10 power levels and 6 functions. Compatible saucepans and frying pans must have a magnetic base measuring 12 to 26 cm. The surface gets hot during use, so don’t touch it directly.
Frequently asked questions
If I rent a furnished property, do I need to buy my own fridge and cooking equipment?
First, check your tenancy agreement, inventory and the appliances already provided. For a furnished rental, Decree No. 2015-981 requires, among other things, cooking hobs, an oven or microwave, and a fridge and freezer or a fridge with a freezer compartment. This list doesn’t mean that these appliances are included in an unfurnished rental; washing machines and dishwashers aren’t included either. Refer to the decree published on Légifrance and the guidance from ANIL.
What should I check before connecting an electric cooker or dishwasher?
For an electric cooker, check the model instructions against the existing installation: Enedis describes a connection using a 32 A socket or cable outlet. For a dishwasher, check the water supply, electricity supply, waste outlet and available space. Also ask what’s included in the installation service you choose.
How can I check a fridge after it’s been installed?
ANSES recommends keeping the temperature between 0 and +4 °C in the coldest part of the fridge and checking it regularly, for example with a thermometer. Avoid overfilling the appliance so that cold air can circulate.
What guarantee applies to an appliance bought from a professional seller in France?
The legal guarantee of conformity applies, subject to its conditions, to new, second-hand or refurbished goods sold by a professional to a private individual. The Ministry of the Economy states that you have two years from delivery to request that it be applied; a commercial guarantee is separate.
Does an old appliance have to be taken away when I buy a new one?
The DGCCRF highlights the principle of free ‘one-for-one’ take-back of an equivalent used appliance when you buy a new one. Check with the retailer how collection works in practice, particularly if your new appliance is being delivered.