Reliant Review: A Calmer Way to Buy a TV or Appliance That Fits Your Home
When an Upgrade Has to Work With the Rest of the Room
A new television, washing machine or dishwasher rarely arrives as a standalone purchase. The screen has to sit comfortably on a wall or media unit; the washer has to clear a cupboard, doorway and plumbing run; the dishwasher needs enough capacity without making an open-plan kitchen louder or harder to move around. When a practical upgrade is going to affect a room every day, choosing by a headline feature alone is a quick route to a frustrating fit.
Reliant is a UK electrical retailer with more than 60 years of experience in television, audio and kitchen appliances, according to its own company information. Its catalogue spans televisions, audio, laundry and dishwashers, refrigeration, cooking and small appliances, with brands including Samsung, LG Electronics and Bosch alongside other ranges. That breadth is its main strength for a home project: you can compare a room-defining TV with the less glamorous but equally important machines that keep a kitchen or utility space working.
Our view is to use Reliant as a decision tool, not an endless product feed. Start with the dimension or routine that is currently causing trouble, make a small comparison set, then confirm the exact product, delivery and return terms before you pay. The examples below show how to do that without pretending that one product page can decide the whole room for you.
Start With the Space You Actually Use
Before opening a category, take four measurements or notes: the full width and depth of the available space, the clearance needed to open doors or drawers, the position of sockets and plumbing, and the route from the front door to the room. Those details will narrow a large retailer’s range faster than a colour filter ever will.
| If the purchase is for… | Begin with | Do not skip |
|---|---|---|
| A living-room television | The wall or unit width, viewing distance and the equipment you need to connect | Stand depth, the height of the screen, cable routes and the number of HDMI ports you actually use |
| A washing machine | The appliance recess, door swing, plumbing position and household load | Full depth including hoses, vibration clearance and whether a slimline model still gives enough capacity |
| A dishwasher | The gap under the worktop and how the kitchen is used at busy times | Door opening, rack layout, water and drain connections, noise information and place-setting needs |
This is also the sensible way to use a multi-brand retailer. Reliant’s broad category mix makes comparison convenient, but the final choice should come from the product specification and your own room constraints—not from assuming a model will behave like the one it replaces.
A TV Is a Furniture-Scale Choice, Not Just a Screen-Size Choice
The HYE 50QLEDS2008 is a useful Reliant example because its product page ties a familiar 50-inch screen size to details that matter in a living room: 4K QLED display technology, Tizen operating system, Apple AirPlay support, three HDMI ports and two USB ports. Its listed dimensions with the stand are 111.06 cm wide, 23.1 cm deep and 69.78 cm high.
That specification gives you a more useful starting point than screen diagonal alone. Measure the width of the surface or wall zone, then leave room for speakers, a soundbar or the side clearance that makes the television feel deliberate rather than wedged in. If you use a games console, streaming box or soundbar, count connections before assuming the screen’s smart platform means you need no other equipment.
The page also lists a 300 x 300 VESA mounting pattern. That is helpful only after you have checked the wall type, bracket compatibility and cable route; it is not a reason to choose a wall mount by television size alone. We would use Reliant’s TV range to compare the practical inputs and measurements across two or three candidates, then choose the screen that best suits the room’s actual viewing and storage setup.
Laundry Choices Need a Door-Open Plan
Reliant’s HYE W0108SL14W22 shows why depth deserves as much attention as capacity. This freestanding washer has an 8 kg load, a 1400 rpm spin speed and a listed depth of 45 cm, while the complete product dimensions are 84.5 cm high by 59.8 cm wide by 45 cm deep. For a kitchen run, utility cupboard or compact flat, that 45 cm depth can be more decisive than a long list of programmes.
The model’s listing includes quick-wash options, steam wash, load sensing and an add-garment function, but those features are supporting details. First confirm that the machine can sit far enough forward for the door to open, that the hose and plug do not create a hidden depth problem, and that you can reach the detergent drawer without moving another appliance or shelf. In a small home, the usable clearance around the machine is part of its footprint.
There is a worthwhile trade-off here. A slimmer model can preserve a clearer route through a kitchen or utility area, but you still need enough drum capacity for your normal wash rhythm. Write down the typical largest load before browsing; it will help you decide whether the extra floor space is genuinely more valuable than a larger machine.
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For a Dishwasher, Capacity Is Only One Part of the Kitchen Routine
The HYE DW0114PS25 freestanding dishwasher illustrates a different set of checks. It is a nominal 60 cm model with 14 place settings, six programmes and a listed noise level of 49 dB. Those numbers can be useful for a household that cooks often or entertains, but they do not show whether your everyday plates, pans and glasses will load easily or whether the open door will block a busy route through the kitchen.
Measure the space below the counter and read the current technical dimensions before ordering; the product description and specification table are where you should confirm the exact fit for your installation. In an open-plan room, treat the stated 49 dB figure as one comparison point rather than a promise about how the machine will sound in your home. Room acoustics, cabinetry and when you run a cycle all affect the experience.
Reliant is especially useful here if you compare this type of freestanding model with alternatives from the same retailer rather than deciding that place-setting count tells the whole story. Look for the rack arrangement, half-load option, energy information, water use, installation requirements and warranty on each individual listing. A dishwasher earns its space when it matches the way you cook, clear and reset the kitchen—not when its capacity sounds largest on paper.
Delivery and Returns Are Part of the Purchase
Large electrical purchases are where the retailer’s service details can matter as much as the product. Reliant’s current delivery page says standard delivery is typically completed within two to four working days, with a delivery confirmation and, in most cases, a two-hour time slot on the day. Next-day and nominated-day delivery are only available for selected products and locations, so treat the checkout estimate as the relevant one for your basket and postcode.
For large appliances, Reliant says delivery is to a room of your choice where safe and reasonable access allows it. Its product and delivery information also lists optional unpacking and packaging removal, old-appliance disposal, and connection and setup for eligible appliances. Confirm the service eligibility, route into the property, floor access and any preparation required for the old machine before you book—especially in a flat, a narrow terrace or a kitchen with a tight turn.
The returns policy is worth reading before delivery day rather than after it. For non-faulty online and telephone purchases, Reliant states a statutory 14-day cancellation period and says you then have another 14 days to return the goods after notifying it. Its separate 100-day policy for retail consumers can offer a refund or exchange for unused, undamaged products in their original packaging, while installed or used products may only qualify for a partial refund. Inspect a delivered item promptly too: the policy asks customers to report delivery damage or defects within three days.
These conditions do not make every purchase risk-free, but they give you a useful checkout checklist: measure before ordering, keep packaging until you are certain, inspect on arrival and verify the current terms for the particular product and service you select.
Our Verdict
Reliant is a strong option when you are making a practical home-electrics purchase and want a retailer that can cover the living room, kitchen and utility space in the same search. Its range is broad enough to compare television connections and mounting details, slimline laundry dimensions, dishwasher capacity and bigger-brand alternatives without beginning from a dozen separate shops.
We would not use that breadth as a reason to fill a basket. Use it to make a tighter shortlist: measure the space in use, identify the routine the appliance must improve, compare the exact specifications and then check delivery, optional services and returns at checkout. That is the route that gives a new TV or appliance the best chance of fitting both the home and the day-to-day life inside it.
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