Start with refrigeration appliances, which run continuously according to ADEME, followed by the appliances your household uses most often. Before replacing any of them, compare their energy consumption with that of an appliance with the same function and a similar capacity. Also check whether your current appliance still meets your needs and could be repaired.
Your fridge, fridge-freezer or freezer runs constantly, and you’re wondering whether to review it before an appliance you only use occasionally. ADEME highlights this continuous operation: compare kWh/an between appliances with the same function and a similar usable capacity, and don’t choose a larger capacity than you need.
If you use your hob, oven or dishwasher often, how frequently you actually use it matters when making your decision. For dishwashers, ADEME recommends checking the figures per cycle in particular; these aren’t directly comparable with the kWh/an figures for refrigeration appliances.
A breakdown doesn’t necessarily mean you need to buy a new appliance. Check the warranties that apply and whether your model can be repaired. For repairs outside the warranty period, ecosystem explains that the Repair Bonus depends on the appliance and the fault.
Start by considering how long and how often you use the appliance, then compare models with a similar function and capacity. If a fault is behind your decision, look into repair before choosing a new model.
| What matters to you | What to check before buying | Who this applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Always-on refrigeration | Compare kWh/an between appliances with the same function and a similar usable capacity; check whether the extra features are useful to you. | If my fridge or freezer runs day and night, I want to know whether its capacity and energy consumption still suit my needs. Around 36% of consumers prioritise this question. |
| Dishwasher cycles | Compare the kWh per 100 cycles and litres per cycle with how often you wash up and the number of place settings you need. | If I run the dishwasher often, how full it usually is and which programmes I use matter just as much as its displayed energy rating. Around 29% of consumers put this concern first. |
| Frequent cooking | Consider how often you cook, the type of hob and the oven capacity. Before choosing induction, check your installation and cookware. | If I cook very often, I want to work out whether my hob or oven deserves priority for review, rather than relying on its age alone. Around 21% of consumers rank cooking as their main need. |
| Repair and suitable capacity | Check the warranty, the type of fault and repair options. If buying new, choose a capacity that suits how you use it. | If an appliance has broken down or is too large, I’d rather work out what really needs to change before buying another one. This is the priority for around 14% of consumers. |
A refrigeration appliance runs continuously, but its age alone isn’t enough to show whether replacing it makes sense. Choosing a new model with more capacity than you need could affect its energy consumption.
Note its function, usable capacity and kWh/an, then compare these with a new appliance that has a similar function and capacity.
According to ADEME, the energy label shows the energy used over 100 reference cycles. The number of cycles you run and the programmes you use at home affect the annual figure.
Relate this figure to how often you expect to run the dishwasher. Also check the water used per cycle, capacity and Eco programme duration.
The list published by the ministry responsible for the ecological transition includes dishwashers, but not every kitchen appliance category. The absence of an index for another category doesn’t tell you whether it can be repaired.
For a dishwasher covered by the scheme, check its score and the details behind it. For other appliances, find out about spare parts and after-sales service for the specific model.
The Repair Bonus offered by ecosystem covers certain appliances and faults outside the warranty period. Issues related to installation and purely cosmetic damage may be excluded.
Check any current warranties and have the fault diagnosed. A QualiRépar repairer can tell you whether the work meets the scheme’s conditions.
Bosch offers fridges, ovens and dishwashers in France, among other products, giving you the option to explore several appliance categories from the same manufacturer.
Electrolux France’s ranges include cooking appliances, refrigeration and dishwashers.
Whirlpool is worth considering if access to appliance documents and spare parts is an important factor in your decision.
These models include refrigeration appliances and a dishwasher. Compare each one with your current appliance, choosing models with a similar function and capacity. How often you use your appliances and whether your existing one can be repaired are still key factors.
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Worth considering if you’re replacing a fridge-freezer and need 360 L of capacity.
Energy rating E; Total No Frost, Wi-Fi and My Zone technologies are mentioned in the product name. Compare its capacity with your current appliance before deciding.
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Worth considering if you’re replacing an integrated dishwasher and need capacity for 14 place settings.
Energy rating C. Check the appliance and housing dimensions before choosing this 60 cm model. To compare energy use, check the kWh per 100 cycles on the label.
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Worth considering if your storage needs justify a 467 L fridge-freezer rather than a smaller appliance.
Energy rating E and Total No Frost technology are stated in the product name. Compare it with fridge-freezers of a similar capacity and check you have enough space.
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Worth considering if you need 31 L of freezer space, once you’ve checked that this capacity will genuinely be enough.
Stated energy consumption of 147 kWh/an, energy rating E and a reversible door. Compare its kWh/an with those of a freezer of a similar capacity and check its dimensions before installation.
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Worth considering if you’re looking for a large-capacity appliance to replace one with a similar function.
The product name states a capacity of 444 L, energy rating E and frost-free technology. Check the capacity breakdown, dimensions and exact appliance type before comparing energy consumption.
In general, start with your fridge or freezer, which runs continuously according to ADEME, then look at the appliances you use frequently. Whether to replace one depends on its energy consumption, the capacity you need and the condition of your appliance—not on a one-size-fits-all ranking for every household.
No. First compare appliances in the same category and with a capacity suited to how you use them. The measures vary by appliance: ADEME gives figures such as kWh per 100 cycles for dishwashers, while kWh/an and capacity are useful for comparing refrigeration appliances.
Don’t assume that these categories display one. Of the appliances covered here, the list published by the ministry responsible for the ecological transition includes dishwashers. For a fridge, freezer, hob or oven, find out about spare parts and repair options for the specific model.
Consider it if your appliance is out of warranty and its fault may be covered by a QualiRépar repairer. According to ecosystem, the Repair Bonus depends on the appliance and the repair; some faults related to installation or the appliance’s operating environment, as well as purely cosmetic damage, are excluded. Have the fault identified before deciding whether to replace the appliance.