Bosch
Bosch is a German brand from the BSH group, and its range spans refrigeration, cooking from ovens to hoods, dishwashing and laundry.
Choose a room to start with, and let the filters beside the products narrow things by type and size. The guide below explains Bosch's Series numbers and the key choices.
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The Bosch range
| Area | What's included | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | Freestanding fridge freezers at 55cm or 60cm wide, integrated models for a tall housing, and under-counter freezers. | The majority of fridge freezers are frost free. |
| Cooking | Built-in ovens (single and double), microwaves both built-in and freestanding, warming drawers, a steam oven and a coffee machine; hobs in gas, ceramic, induction and vented induction; and wall hoods. | Cleaning methods differ, so read each product page. |
| Dishwashers | Integrated and freestanding, most for 12 to 14 place settings. | Integrated models take a furniture door. |
| Laundry | Washers taking 8kg to 11kg, plus washer dryers and heat pump dryers. | Heat pump drying costs much less to run than an old condenser. |
Series 2 to Series 8
Bosch sorts nearly everything into Series, numbered 2, 4, 6 and 8. It's the fastest way to compare models across the range: the higher the number, the more the appliance does, from sensors that adjust the cooking power themselves to drawers that open with a push. Don't buy on the number alone, though. Check which features you'd really use on each product page, and you may find a lower Series covers them.
Making the choice
Fridge freezers: freestanding or integrated
Freestanding fridge freezers are quick to install and come with you if you move. The 55cm models squeeze into tight spaces, and taller ones add capacity. Integrated models sit behind a kitchen door in a tall housing, so measure that housing's height.
Hobs: gas, ceramic, induction or vented
Gas gives a visible flame and works with any pan. Ceramic also takes any flat-based pan and costs less. Induction is quicker, more precise and easier to clean, but needs magnetic pans. A vented induction hob pulls steam down through the cooktop, so there's no hood overhead, which suits an island.
Washing machines: drum size
An 8kg drum is right for most couples and small families. Go for 9kg to 11kg for bigger households or if you wash duvets at home. Check the spin speed on the product page; a faster spin leaves clothes drier.
Dishwashers: capacity
Many full-size Bosch dishwashers hold 12 to 14 place settings, enough for a family. Smaller ones suit one or two people, and the integrated versions disappear behind a door to match your kitchen.
Short on floor space?
Certain Bosch washers and dryers stack one on top of the other. Check the product page for whether yours can, and which kit it takes.
Before you order
- Measure the space, the route in and the room needed for doors to open.
- Check the supplies. Ovens and induction hobs may need a qualified electrician to hard-wire them; a gas hob is a job for a Gas Safe registered engineer. Washing machines need a cold feed and drain.
- Plan for a vented hob by checking the space it takes in the base unit.
- Order panels for integrated appliances from your kitchen supplier.
To compare other brands, see our fridge freezers and washing machines.
See Bosch in Rochester
With a range this broad, it helps to compare controls and finishes side by side. Call 01622 541312 before you travel so we can tell you what Bosch is currently on display at our showroom.
Buying Bosch from KDH Electrical
Your Bosch appliance comes with the full UK manufacturer's guarantee. Delivery is free over £600, normally within 3–7 working days. Within our installation area we can install freestanding laundry, dishwashers and fridges and built-in electric cooking, and recycle what it replaces, both priced in the basket before you pay. Integrated appliances are fitted by your kitchen fitter, hoods by a qualified installer and gas hobs by a Gas Safe registered engineer; we can recycle the old one either way.
If you spot a lower price at another UK retailer, our price match means we'll try to match it. Call 01622 541312 for advice.
Bosch: your questions answered
Is Bosch German?
Yes. The appliances are made by BSH, a German group whose other brands include Siemens, Neff and Gaggenau.
What do Series 2, 4, 6 and 8 mean?
They're Bosch's feature levels. A higher number means more features, so compare the details that matter to you on each product page.
Are Bosch fridge freezers frost free?
Many are, so you won't need to defrost them. Each product page confirms it.
What is a heat pump tumble dryer?
A dryer that recycles warm air rather than constantly heating fresh air. It uses much less energy than an older condenser dryer and is kinder to clothes.
What size Bosch washing machine do I need?
8kg suits most couples and small families. Larger households, or anyone washing bedding at home, should look at 9kg and up.
Does Bosch make gas hobs?
Yes, alongside induction, vented induction and ceramic. A Gas Safe registered engineer must connect any gas hob.
Can a Bosch washer and dryer be stacked?
Some can. The product page says whether a model stacks and what's needed.
Will I need an electrician for a Bosch oven or hob?
Often. Many ovens and induction hobs are hard-wired by a qualified electrician; the product page lists the requirements.