To replace a dishwasher you use every day, first check whether your kitchen needs a built-in model or can accommodate a freestanding appliance. Then compare its dimensions and capacity with the dishes you usually wash. Next, compare the energy-label figures and service arrangements. If you’re considering a refurbished appliance, check its condition, the seller and the guarantees that apply.
If you run your dishwasher at least once a day, check its stated capacity and basket layout, keeping in mind the dishes and containers you actually use. The energy label also shows water consumption per cycle and electricity consumption per 100 cycles, as explained by ADEME.
If you want to replace your appliance without changing your kitchen, work out whether you need a freestanding or built-in model. Measure the space and check the connections. For a built-in model, also compare the cabinet recess and door front with the model’s instructions. The European Commission’s EPREL database lists the declared dimensions of the models it covers.
When comparing new, refurbished or graded appliances, check the stated condition, accessories, service options and seller details. According to the French Ministry of the Economy, the legal guarantee of conformity covers new, second-hand and refurbished goods sold by a business to a private customer; any commercial guarantee is separate.
Start by checking that the appliance is suitable for your installation: the right capacity is no use if it can’t be fitted. To compare models that will fit, consider how you actually load them, then compare the usage figures on the energy label, as described by ADEME.
| Criteria | What to check | What matters to shoppers |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday load | Place settings and basket layout for your plates, saucepans and glasses. | When the washing up builds up every day, I want to know whether my usual load will fit in one cycle. Around 36% of shoppers put this need first. |
| Installation | Freestanding or built-in model, space dimensions and connections; for built-in models, check the cabinet recess and door front too. | After a breakdown, I can’t wait for an appliance to be fitted only to find it doesn’t suit my kitchen. Around 29% of shoppers say this compatibility is their main concern. |
| Use and maintenance | On the label: water per cycle, kWh per 100 cycles, Eco programme duration and noise level; for the model you choose, check access to parts and service. | If the appliance runs every day, I want to be able to plan cycles and know who to contact if something goes wrong. Around 21% of shoppers prioritise this continuity of use. |
| Condition and guarantees | Stated condition, checks carried out, accessories, seller status, and the distinction between a legal guarantee and a commercial guarantee. | If I’m considering a refurbished or graded appliance, I want to know exactly what’s included and what recourse I have if there’s a problem with the sale. For around 14% of shoppers, this is their main concern. |
The rating doesn’t tell you whether the baskets will fit your dishes or whether the Eco programme’s duration suits your daily routine.
Check the capacity and the full energy label. ADEME notes, for example, that energy consumption is shown in kWh per 100 cycles and water consumption in litres per cycle.
Its height and depth, the cabinet recess, the door front and the connections can all affect whether it can be installed.
Measure the space, check delivery access and compare the measurements with the installation instructions for the exact model.
According to the French Ministry of the Economy, refurbished goods are second-hand items whose functionality has been tested. The legal guarantee of conformity it describes for goods sold by a business to a private customer does not apply to sales between private individuals.
Check the stated condition, the checks carried out, the seller’s identity and the terms of any commercial guarantee, which is separate from the legal guarantee.
The availability of certain parts alone doesn’t tell you how repairs to your appliance will be handled.
Find out how to contact the after-sales service team, which parts are available for your chosen model and what terms apply to a repair.
This selection includes freestanding and built-in models for replacing a family dishwasher. Their inclusion here doesn’t confirm that they’ll fit your kitchen, so check the dimensions and instructions before choosing.
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Worth considering if your kitchen can accommodate a freestanding appliance and you’re looking for a stated capacity of 14 place settings for everyday washing up.
The product name gives a width of 60 cm and an energy rating of E. Check the full dimensions, Eco programme duration and energy-label figures before ordering.
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Worth considering for a family load if a freestanding model suits your space; it has a stated capacity of 14 place settings.
The product name gives an energy rating of C. Its details list both 60 cm and 67.5 cm as the width, so check the dimensions for this model in its instructions before deciding whether it can be installed.
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This model is for a kitchen designed for a fully integrated dishwasher, with a stated capacity of 14 place settings.
The product name gives an energy rating of C. The title lists a width of 60 cm, while other details give 68 cm. Check the installation instructions, cabinet recess and door front before choosing.
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Worth comparing if you’re looking for a freestanding appliance for everyday use, with a stated capacity of 14 place settings.
The product name gives a width of 60 cm, a noise level of 41 dB and an energy rating of C. Compare the stated noise level with the figure on the energy label and check the full dimensions. The description mentions lead in some soldered components; consult the model’s documentation if this is an important consideration for you.
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Worth considering if your kitchen needs a built-in appliance and a stated capacity of 13 place settings suits your usual load.
The product name gives a width of 60 cm and an energy rating of B. Check the cabinet recess and door front in the instructions. If noise is a deciding factor, distinguish the figure stated for the Extra Silence programme from the one shown in the product table.
Compare the place-setting capacity, kWh per 100 cycles, litres per cycle, Eco programme duration and noise level across models that suit your kitchen. ADEME explains the units used for consumption figures on the label; the energy-rating letter alone won’t tell you whether the appliance can handle a family load.
Not necessarily. Check whether its duration fits around how you load, unload and restart the appliance. The Eco programme is used as the reference for the figures on the European energy label; if you plan to use other programmes regularly, check the model’s instructions.
Measure the space and delivery access, then compare the cabinet recess, door front and connections with the instructions for the exact model. Separately confirm what’s included in the installation service and whether collection of your old appliance is available.
Yes. When a business sells it to a private customer, the legal guarantee of conformity also applies to refurbished goods, according to the French Ministry of the Economy. This doesn’t apply to sales between private individuals. Check the terms of any commercial guarantee separately.
For the model you’re considering, ask which parts are available and how an after-sales service visit is arranged. The European rules outlined by the European Commission cover the availability of certain dishwasher parts, but that alone doesn’t tell you what service will look like for your model.