Tenants looking to avoid duplicates
Before placing an order, you need to find out which appliances are already there and what condition they’re in. The ANIL notes that the inventory describes the property and its fittings.
Who should furnish an unfurnished rental?
Tenants with limited space
You’re looking for refrigeration and cooking options that fit the available spaces and connections, without needing to modify the existing installation.
Tenants who want to do their laundry at home
Match the washing machine’s capacity to your usual laundry loads, then check the space, water inlet and drainage before choosing a model.
What to prioritise before you buy
First, make a list of the appliances already there, then measure access routes and available spaces. You can then choose the refrigeration, cooking and laundry features that suit the way you live.
| Priority | What to check | Consumers concerned |
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| Appliances already there | Check your tenancy agreement and inventory; list the appliances and note their condition. | If there’s already an appliance in the property, I want to know whether it meets my needs before ordering another one. Around 36% of consumers put this check at the top of their list. |
| Space and connections | Measure the access route and available space; check the sockets, water inlet and drainage against the model’s requirements. | When space is limited, I can only choose an appliance if it will fit in its intended spot and can be used there. Around 29% of consumers put this compatibility check first. |
| Refrigeration and cooking | Assess your need for frozen food and the meals you prepare; compare appliance sizes and energy labels. | I need to store food and prepare meals without paying for features I’ll rarely use. For around 21% of consumers, these needs take priority over other appliance purchases. |
| Laundry | Choose a capacity to suit your usual laundry loads; check the energy label, noise level and durability index. | If I do laundry at home regularly, I’m looking for a suitable capacity without overlooking noise or energy use. Laundry is the top priority for around 14% of consumers. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Ordering before checking the inventory
An appliance may already be included in an unfurnished rental. The ANIL says the inventory describes the property’s fittings and their condition. Ignoring it could mean buying something you already have.
List the appliances and their accessories, then note what’s missing or doesn’t suit your needs before choosing anything.
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Assuming a water inlet is all you need for a washing machine
Having a water supply and drainage in the property doesn’t guarantee they’ll work for your chosen location and model. A kinked hose or blocked drain could stop the machine from working.
Measure the space and check the tap, drain and socket in person, using the instructions for the washing machine you’re considering.
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Always choosing the largest capacity
For refrigeration, ADEME points out that size and buying more capacity than you need can affect energy use. For laundry, it says that 7 kg is enough most of the time, though that won’t suit every household.
Start with how much frozen food you need to store and the size of your usual laundry loads. Then compare the dimensions and usage information for suitable models.
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Forgetting to maintain your washing machine
Capacity and energy rating aren’t the only things to consider: the maintenance set out in the instructions also matters in everyday use.
Check the durability index and the model’s care instructions before buying, then keep the manual somewhere accessible after installation.
Brands to consider across different ranges
Bosch
In France, Bosch offers fridges without a freezer as well as fridge-freezers: two configurations to compare depending on how much frozen food you need to store.
- The refrigeration range gives you several configurations to consider.
- For the specific model, check the dimensions, door opening direction and clearance requirements in the instructions.
Beko
Beko offers freestanding refrigeration, laundry and cooking appliances, giving you a range of formats to consider when equipping a property for the first time.
- The range covers several of the most common household needs.
- A category being available in the range doesn’t confirm the features or connections of a specific model.
Electrolux
Electrolux offers a range of cooking, refrigeration and laundry care appliances.
- These categories let you consider separately which features to add to your home.
- Compare the dimensions, energy label and connection requirements for each model you’re considering.
Appliances for food storage, laundry and cooking
These appliances cover three possible needs in an unfurnished rental: keeping fresh and frozen food, doing your laundry at home or cooking on a countertop hob. Choose only features that aren’t already provided and will fit your available spaces.
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CHiQ JR227LSE, 227 L fridge-freezer, silver
Worth considering if you need to store both fresh and frozen food.
- 153 L fridge and 74 L freezer capacity; stated width of 54 cm.
- Reversible door, Low Frost technology and energy rating E stated.
- Measure the access route and check the ventilation clearances and annual energy consumption on the model’s label.
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Bosch WGE02407FR, 7 kg front-loading washing machine
Consider it for regular laundry if you have a suitable space and the right connections.
- Stated 7 kg capacity, 1,400 rpm spin speed and energy rating A.
- Check the depth needed with the door open, and compare the water inlet, drainage and power supply with the instructions.
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Haier T Series 7 THASN276TM6-S, 7 kg top-loading washing machine
A top-loading design may suit a layout where opening a front-loading door would get in the way, as long as there’s enough space above the machine.
- Stated 7 kg capacity, 1,200 rpm spin speed and energy rating A.
- Check that the lid can open fully, along with the depth, access route and connections specified in the instructions.
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Comfee' by Midea RCB230BL2EU(E), 174 L fridge-freezer, black
Another capacity to consider if you want to store fresh and frozen food in a freestanding appliance.
- Stated capacity of 174 L, reversible door and Low Frost technology.
- Measure the access route and available space; check the model details for clearances, annual energy consumption and the stated noise level.
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IAGREEA DF200-14V10, 2,000 W portable induction hob
Consider it for countertop cooking if a single cooking zone is enough for the meals you usually prepare.
- Stated power of up to 2,000 W; compatible with magnetic-base cookware measuring 12 to 26 cm.
- This hob doesn’t provide multiple cooking zones or an oven. Check the available surface, socket and power requirements for the model.
Frequently asked questions
Does an unfurnished rental always come with a fridge, cooker or washing machine?
No, you shouldn’t assume these appliances will be provided. Check your tenancy agreement, then the inventory and the appliances actually in the property. The ANIL explains that the inventory describes the property’s fittings.
Is a water supply and drainage enough to install a washing machine?
No. You also need to check that the space, tap, drain and power supply are suitable for your chosen model. Compare what you see in the property with the instructions, particularly the recommended hose route.
What should I compare when choosing a fridge for an unfurnished rental?
First compare usable capacity, how much freezer space you really need and the dimensions that will fit in your kitchen. Then check the annual energy consumption on the energy label: ADEME points out that refrigeration appliances run continuously.
Is a 7 kg capacity suitable for a first washing machine?
It can suit many everyday needs: ADEME says a 7 kg washing machine is enough most of the time. However, consider the size of your usual laundry loads, especially if you often wash bulky items or clothes for several people.