If you’re staying for a short time or aren’t sure when you’ll be moving out, first check whether the accommodation already has a working dishwasher. If not, look into renting one with a rental period, delivery and collection arrangements that suit your stay. A second-hand model or a new compact dishwasher may be worth considering if you can install it without making unauthorised alterations, then arrange to transport or reuse it.
If you might leave sooner than expected, compare the minimum rental period and collection arrangements before having an appliance delivered. Orent and Boulanger Location offer different rental periods, depending on the deal.
You’ll need to distinguish between a kitchen that’s already set up for a dishwasher and an installation that would involve altering the rented fixtures or fittings. According to ANIL, written permission from the landlord is required to alter rented premises or equipment.
A worktop appliance could be a good option if space is limited and its capacity suits your washing-up needs. Check its dimensions, water supply and drainage requirements before choosing a size.
Start by checking whether the accommodation already has a dishwasher, then weigh up each alternative against the length of your stay and the kitchen space available.
Worth considering: if the accommodation inventory lists a working dishwasher.
Check: that it’s actually there and in good working order, rather than assuming furnished accommodation includes one.
Worth considering: if you’d rather avoid transporting and reselling an appliance when you move out.
Drawback: the rental period for your chosen product and the return arrangements may not suit an uncertain stay.
Worth considering: if you can inspect and transport the appliance, and decide what to do with it at the end of your stay.
Drawback: you’ll need to arrange collection, installation and removal yourself.
Worth considering: if space is limited and you plan to use the appliance again after your stay.
Drawback: make sure its capacity is right for you and that the kitchen can accommodate its water supply and drainage requirements.
| What matters | What to check | What consumers are looking for |
|---|---|---|
| Moving out and collection | The minimum rental period for your chosen model and the arrangements for returning or transporting it. | If my moving-out date changes, I want to be able to leave without an appliance to resell or a rental agreement that carries on. Around 36% of consumers put this flexibility at the top of their list. |
| Installation | Available space, existing water supply and drainage; written permission if rented fixtures or fittings need to be altered. | In a rented kitchen, I want to know whether the appliance can be installed without unauthorised work. Around 36% of consumers would make this their priority. |
| Services and responsibilities | Delivery, set-up, collection and end-of-contract terms. | For a stay of a known length, I want to know who delivers the appliance, sets it up and collects it. Around 21% of consumers would prioritise these services and responsibilities. |
| Space and capacity | The model’s dimensions and a place-setting capacity that suits your household. | With limited worktop space and only a small amount of washing-up, I’m looking for a model that fits the kitchen without paying for capacity I don’t need. Around 7% of consumers would put this need first. |
Your temporary stay may end before the rental period does. Orent advertises rental periods of 1 to 36 months, while Boulanger Location lists terms of 12 to 36 months, depending on the product.
Before signing up, check the rental period for the specific appliance, along with delivery, collection and return arrangements.
For furnished accommodation that serves as a tenant’s main home, the minimum list set out in Decree No. 2015-981 does not include a dishwasher. Whether one is provided therefore depends on the accommodation.
Check the inventory and check-in report, then inspect the appliance and make sure it works.
According to ANIL, altering rented premises or equipment without the landlord’s written permission could result in a request to put things back as they were.
Before drilling or making changes to the plumbing, electrics or kitchen units, get written permission from the landlord. Separately, check whether the existing connections are suitable for the appliance.
An appliance may fit on the worktop but still lack the capacity you need or a suitable drainage set-up. The Joybuy listing for the Bob model also gives conflicting information about its capacity.
Check the capacity in the manual for the exact model, as well as its dimensions, the stability of the surface it will sit on, and its water supply and drainage requirements.
Worth exploring if the accommodation can fit a standard-sized freestanding dishwasher.
The BDFN26640XC is an example of a freestanding model to consider if several people use the kitchen.
This worktop model could suit a small household looking to save space in the kitchen.
These worktop appliances are options if you’re buying a compact model for a small kitchen. Compare their water supply, drainage and capacity with the constraints of your accommodation; they’re not a substitute for checking whether a dishwasher is already provided or considering a rental.
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Worth considering if you’re looking for a worktop appliance for a small home. The product title lists a built-in 5 L tank, 6+3 programmes and an energy rating of D. If you’d like to connect it to a tap, check compatibility and whether you need an adapter. Also check the drainage set-up and how you’ll transport it when you move out.
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The advertised tank may appeal if you’d rather not connect the appliance directly to a tap. The product title lists 5+1 wash cycles. Make sure you can drain it as instructed, and check that the worktop is stable and that you can manage the weight when moving it.
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Consider this model if a capacity of three place settings suits the amount of washing-up you usually have. The product title lists seven programmes and an energy rating of D; the description says it’s filled manually. Check this model’s specific drainage and transport instructions.
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This worktop model is designed for kitchens where space is limited. The product title lists eight programmes and a built-in water softener. Before choosing it for a rental, check its water supply and drainage requirements, dimensions and weight.
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Its stated capacity of six place settings could work if a very small model isn’t enough and the kitchen has suitable connections. The product title lists seven programmes, 47 dB and an energy rating of D. Check the available space, water supply and drainage before installation.
No. A dishwasher isn’t on the minimum furniture list set out in Decree No. 2015-981 for furnished accommodation that serves as a tenant’s main home. Check the inventory and check-in report to find out whether the property you’ll be staying in has one.
According to ANIL, you need the landlord’s written permission if the installation involves altering the rented premises or equipment. Connecting an appliance to an already fitted kitchen is different from carrying out plumbing or electrical work. Check what the installation involves and ask for permission before making any alterations.
It depends on the offer and the model. The Boulanger Location listing for the Bosch SMS4EMC25E includes home installation. Check what’s included with the appliance you’re considering and make sure it’s compatible with the existing connections.