Replacing Integrated Dishwasher with Same or Free Standing?

[Theonlyoneiknow]

Hi All,

Sorry for simple question! Our integrated dishwasher has died. We will, at some point in the next 1-2 years be replacing the kitchen.

Can I replace this integrated one with a free standing one? Are they the same size? Or do I need to get another integrated one? The kitchen is so scabby at the moment I don't mind how it looks.

Thanks!
TOOIK

We replaced with integrated. Like for like. My first dishwasher was put into my new kitchen from my old kitchen. Therefore skimping wasn’t in my agenda the first or second time. Get a quiet, decent d/w and reuse it!

If you get an integrated one there is nothing stopping you from re-using it with new units when you get the kitchen re-furnished.

It's just a matter of undoing a few screws.

I'd say it's more cost effective to do that than buy a free standing one now and replace it later.

The other benefit is your spreading the cost a bit by buying one of the bigger ticket items for your new kitchen in advance.

So I'd go for something integrated, good ratings etc and repurpose.

I’d get whichever type you want in the long run. If you get a free-standing one, you won’t be able to make it fitted with the new kitchen. I get the impression that fitted ones are quieter so that’s what we’ve gone for.

Assuming you want integrated in your new kitchen in future (daft not to IMHO) then do as pp said - get a new integrated one now, shove it in place with the current door and move it to the new kitchen with new door when you get the kitchen done.

We found that you pay about £50 more per appliance if you buy integrated.

Free standing are cheaper. Is a white door really so offensive?

I'm fine with white doors but I hate gaps which gather dirt and dust. The more that can be fitted and integrated in every room, the better! I'm a bit odd about this sort of thing

Fair enough, but integrated will still get muck only it will be much harder to take out to clean. Can't see anything down the sides of my under counter dishwasher.

Recognise it may be interesting when the kitchen is redone!

The quieter ones are built in. No doubt about it. Money isn’t always the deciding factor.

Wow thanks all, very useful info! Was in local library earlier and fortunately they had this month's Which magazine which features dishwashers! So it is as easy as pull out old and put in new? Sizes will be the same?

Generally, it's standard sizing. Perhaps a case of either slimline or normal. However, if you've got a tape measure, just measure the current one. When you're online looking at options, there will be accurate measurements given down to 1mm.

A new integrated one will be same depth and width but check height because they do vary. some newer ones are taller or the door is longer. a freestsnding one will be same width, maybe too tall unless you take off the top. will definately be deeper so will probably stick out. best to buy what you want to go in your new kitchen. cheapest is definately not a saving, better quality ones will be quieter, last longer and cost less to run

I wanted to go to freestanding but worked out it would cost more to have everything rearranged than the extra for an integrated (I wanted a freestanding as I'd had trouble with the door on my precious d/w. As people have said, you can fit in new kitchen (can do this with all appliances). Standard width of units/standard d/ws is 600mm, compact d/w is 450mm, even with Ikea who have other differences compared to standard UK kitchens (to do with where all the plumbing goes - kitchen fitters moan about Ikea kitchens as they're more work and not as neat inside).

Precious not precious. I could not get rid of that dishwasher soon enough.