Start by checking the energy use of your fridge and freezer, which run continuously, then look at your cooking appliances or dishwasher if you use them often. Average figures from ADEME can help you identify where to look, but they won’t tell you which appliance to replace in your home. Compare each appliance’s energy use and condition with the way you use it, and check whether a repair or a change in habits could be enough before you buy.
A fridge-freezer or freezer runs continuously. If yours is getting old or no longer meets your storage needs, compare its energy use with that of a similar-sized appliance and consider whether it could be repaired. ADEME provides average figures for these appliances, not a diagnosis of your own equipment.
Frequent washing cycles or cooking can make these appliances worth looking at. The number of cycles, how full the appliance is and how often you cook are just as important to your decision as the standardised information on an energy label.
Before ordering a new appliance, ask for a diagnosis or quote and look for a part that matches the exact model number. For eligible products and faults in France, the Ministry for Ecological Transition says the repair bonus is deducted from your bill when you use an approved repairer.
Start with the appliance you already own and how often you use it, then compare models that can do the same job. ADEME’s published average energy-use figures are based on reference appliances and usage patterns, so they can’t predict how much you’ll save.
| Priority | What to check | What I need |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge or freezer | Compare the kWh/year figures for appliances of the same type and with a similar usable capacity. Check the noise level, dimensions and condition of your current appliance. | My appliance runs continuously, so its energy use is worth checking. But I don’t want to buy a larger model than I need. |
| Dishwasher | According to ADEME, the label shows information including kWh per 100 cycles, litres per cycle, place setting capacity, eco-cycle duration and noise level. Compare these figures with how many cycles you run and how full your dishwasher usually is. | If I run cycles often, I want a capacity that suits my household’s dishes, rather than a large appliance that would regularly run half-full. |
| Oven or hob | Estimate how often you actually cook. For an oven, EU regulations specify energy use per standardised cycle; this figure alone doesn’t measure how you use a hob. Are you considering induction? If so, check your cookware. | I cook regularly and want to look at the appliance I use most, rather than assume a new oven or hob will necessarily lower my bill. |
| Capacity and installation | Work out how much storage space or how many place settings you need. Check the dimensions, installation type and any kitchen constraints before comparing energy use. | I need an appliance that fits the space available and meets my everyday needs, without unused capacity. |
| Repair or keep your current appliance | Check the appliance’s condition, the repair quote and whether a part is available for its exact model number. In France, check whether the product and fault qualify for the repair bonus, and whether the repairer is approved. | If my appliance can still do the job I need it to, I want to compare a repair or a change in how I use it with buying a replacement. |
A small fridge, a large fridge-freezer and a separate freezer don’t do the same job. The rating letter on its own won’t tell you the annual energy use of a replacement that suits your household.
Compare appliances of a similar type and capacity, then check their kWh/year figures, usable capacity and dimensions.
ADEME’s figures are based on particular appliances and usage assumptions. Your results will also depend on the appliance you’re replacing and how often you run cycles or cook.
Check the details for your current model and compare them with the standardised information for the model you’re considering, taking your own usage into account.
For a dishwasher, consider capacity alongside energy and water use and cycle duration. With refrigeration, extra space is only useful if your household actually needs it for storage.
First work out how many place settings or how much usable capacity you need, then compare appliances of a suitable size.
A fault doesn’t necessarily mean you need to replace the appliance. A compatible part and, in some cases, the repair bonus could affect your decision.
Ask for the fault to be identified, look for a part using the appliance’s exact model number and check the repair bonus requirements before deciding.
These brands may help you start checking what’s available for a particular model. Their inclusion here doesn’t guarantee that an appliance is available on Joybuy or that a particular repair is worthwhile.
A brand to consider for refrigeration, dishwashing or cooking appliances if access to parts matters to your decision.
Its French catalogue includes refrigeration, dishwashing and cooking appliances.
A brand to consider if you’re comparing dishwashers and want to check the model’s specifications and access to parts.
These three appliances are options to consider if you’re thinking of replacing a fridge-freezer. They have different capacities, so compare them with the space available, your storage needs and your current appliance’s energy use before deciding whether buying a new one makes sense.
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If you’re considering a narrower fridge-freezer, check whether its 54 cm width and reversible door suit your kitchen. The product description lists a 153 L fridge and a 74 L freezer, along with an energy rating of E. Compare the annual energy use on its label with that of your current appliance, and check which parts are available for this model.
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Consider whether this capacity suits your storage habits and the space you have available. The product description mentions Total No Frost, Wi-Fi, My Zone and an energy rating of E. If you’re replacing an appliance to lower your bill, compare the kWh/year figure on its label with that of your current appliance, and check the repair options for this model.
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Consider this capacity if it genuinely matches your storage needs. The product description lists a frost-free system, a noise level of 40 dB and an energy rating of E. Check the dimensions and installation clearances, then compare the kWh/year figure on its label with that of your current appliance. Also check which parts are available for this model.
Start with your fridge or freezer, which runs continuously, then look at your hob, oven or dishwasher if you use them often. ADEME’s average energy-use figures can guide your checks, but what to prioritise depends on your appliance’s energy use and condition, as well as how you use it.
Check the annual energy use in kWh/year, then look at the usable capacity and features you need for your kitchen. Compare appliances of the same type and a similar capacity: the energy rating alone can’t tell you whether replacing your appliance will reduce your energy use.
ADEME recommends looking at kWh per 100 cycles, water use per cycle, place setting capacity, eco-cycle duration and noise level together. Then compare these details with how often you run your dishwasher and how full it usually is.
No. Start by getting a diagnosis and a repair quote. Check whether a part is suitable for the appliance’s exact model number. For eligible products and faults in France, the Ministry for Ecological Transition says an approved repairer applies the repair bonus directly to your bill.