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Built-in Appliance Buying Guide
When purchasing a built-in appliances, there are a few important factors that you should keep in mind to make an informed decision. As the UK’s number one best-selling home appliance brand, we understand the importance of finding the right fit for your household. That’s why we offer a wide range of built-in appliances designed to cater for your every need, including ovens, hobs, fridges, freezers, and dishwashers. We are committed to delivering premium quality products that provide convenience, energy efficiency, and durability.
To help you find the perfect built-in appliance for your home, we’ve pulled together this comprehensive buying guide that offers all the information you need to make an informed purchase decision.
What is a built-in appliance?
Built-in appliances are becoming increasingly popular among homeowners who value a sleek, modern look in their kitchens. These appliances are installed directly into kitchen cabinetry, seamlessly blending in with the overall design of the room. Unlike freestanding appliances, built-in appliances are integrated into the kitchen's layout, which means that they can be customised to fit the exact space available.
Built-in appliances come in three types: built-in, built-under, and integrated. When searching for a new appliance, it's crucial to weigh their pros and cons to choose the best fit for your kitchen.
Built In Appliances
Built-in appliances are installed either directly into your kitchen’s cabinet columns or within your kitchen’s work surface. The functioning surface of a built-in appliance is visible.
Built in appliances typically include ovens, hobs, microwaves, and warming drawers.
Integrated Appliances
Integrated appliances are installed either directly into your kitchen’s cabinet columns or under a work surface in your kitchen. These appliances are fully concealed behind a hinged door panel to match the rest of your cabinetry.
Integrated appliances typically include washing machines, washer dryers, dishwashers, and fridge freezers.
Built Under Appliances
Built-under appliances are installed under your kitchen’s work surface and directly into your kitchen’s cabinet column. The functioning surface of a built-under appliance is visible.
Built-under appliances typically include ovens and integrated dishwashers.
Find out more about our range of built-in appliances here.
Measuring for a Built-in Appliance
When measuring for a built-in appliance, it is essential to get accurate measurements to ensure the product will fit perfectly in the designated space. Here are our top five tips for measuring the space correctly:
- Using a tap measure, start by measuring the height, width, and depth of the space available.
- The height (H) is measured from the top to the bottom, the width (W) is measured from side to side, and the depth (D) is measured from back to front.
- Measure the space you’ve got, not your old appliance, and note down the dimensions in centimetres (cm).
- Make sure to measure several different points in case the dimensions vary in certain places.
- Take note of any obstacles, such as pipes or electrical outlets, that might interfere with the installation.
Redesigning Kitchen Layout
Planning on re-designing your entire kitchen? Here are our top pointers to keep in mind when deciding on where to place your new built-in appliances.
- Give some thought to how you use your kitchen every day or how your kitchen’s new design will affect the way you use your kitchen. For example, are you planning on including an island in your kitchen? If so, consider a built-in hob for your island.
- Think about the ease of moving from one appliance to the other in your new kitchen. Is it easy to move from your integrated fridge freezer to your built-in cooking appliances? How will the placement of your built-in appliances affect the way you carry out your everyday tasks?
- Keep energy efficiency in mind. For example, don’t place your built-in oven and integrated cooling appliances next to each other. The heat generated from the oven will cause your fridge freezer to work harder to maintain its internal temperature, causing for greater energy consumption and higher energy bills.
- Remember to pick out your appliances before you start designing. It’s always easier to design your kitchen’s layout when you have specific appliances in mind.
- Be sure to share all your thoughts with your kitchen planner or kitchen studio. They can help advise you on the best layout to suit your everyday needs.
Buying Guides
Know what kind of appliance you’re after but need to know more about what to consider before buying? Browse our buying guides below for more helpful information. Or, if you’re ready to start browsing our range of built-in products, click here.
Ovens
Need help deciding which oven would best suit your everyday needs? Our guide can help point you in the right direction.
Hobs
Can’t decide between gas or electric? Our guide holds useful information to help you select the perfect hob for your needs.
Washing Machines
Our useful guide will give you all the information on things to consider before buying a washing machine.
Washer Dryers
Need a bit more information on what to have in mind before buying a washer dryer? Whether you’re after a freestanding model or an integrated washer dryer, our guide will help you choose.
Dishwashers
Depending on your dishwashing needs, our guide will help you select the best appliance to suit your requirements.
Fridge Buying Guide
Our detailed fridge buying guide contains all the information you need to make an informed purchasing decision.
Freezer Buying Guide
Looking for a new freezer? Our detailed freezer buying guide contains all the information you need to know before purchasing a new appliance.
Fridge Freezer Buying Guide
Need help deciding which fridge freezer to select? Our informative guide offers all the information you need to make an informed purchasing decision.
American Style Fridge Freezers
With a range of technology, sizes, and styles to choose from, finding the right American Style Fridge Freezer is easy with our buying guide.
The Beko 10 year parts guarantee
At Beko, we understand that investing in a home appliance is a big decision. That's why we offer a 10-year Parts Guarantee on selected appliances, offering added reassurance to our customers.* To activate the guarantee, simply register your appliance within 90 days of purchase, and enjoy peace of mind for the next decade.
Discover More*10 Year Beko Parts Guarantee applies to selected Beko Appliances only. The 10 Year Beko Parts Guarantee is in addition to the 1 or 2 Year Parts and Labour Guarantee. For full terms and conditions click here.