ao.com Explained: The Cheapest Way to Replace a Big Appliance

ao.com built its reputation on one thing: next-day delivery of large appliances, seven days a week, with the old one taken away. The prices are competitive, but the real value is in the codes and the way the site stacks its offers. Get it right and a new fridge freezer is delivered and installed for less than the high street sticker price.

The Threshold Codes

ao.com's best offers are tied to spend. A recent example on our ao.com voucher page was £200 off selected large kitchen appliances over £999, and there are usually brand codes too: 15% off selected Zanussi, £10 off Beko tumble dryers, 20% off selected range cookers. If you are replacing two appliances, buy them together to clear the threshold.

Delivery and Installation

• Standard delivery is free on most large appliances, with a named day. Next-day is usually available at a small charge.
• Installation of washing machines and dishwashers is around £20 to £30 and includes connection and testing. Gas cooker installation is more but is done by a registered engineer.
• Recycling the old appliance costs around £20. It is worth it; the council alternative involves a wait and often a fee anyway.

Price Match

ao.com will price match a list of major retailers including Currys and John Lewis. Because Currys also matches ao.com, the two effectively hold each other's prices down. Check both, then buy from whichever gives the better delivery slot and code.

Beyond Kitchens

ao.com also sells smart watches, TVs, and wellness products, with codes such as £50 off selected smart watches and 15% off Therabody massagers. These categories are less well known on the site and are often cheaper than specialist retailers as a result.

Our Verdict

For a replacement appliance in a hurry, ao.com is usually the best combination of price, speed and service. Use the threshold code, buy two items at once if you can, and take the installation. The live ao.com codes are updated as they change.