Sourcing appliances and equipment from China for a project

Appliances and equipment are a frequent part of outfitting a project: built-in kitchen appliances, climate, equipment for a hotel and restaurant. Savings from China are real here, but electrical equipment is more demanding on compatibility, certificates and warranty than furniture. Let us break down what to watch for.

What is sourced for a project

• Built-in kitchen appliances — hobs, ovens, hoods, dishwashers.
• Climate — air conditioners, ventilation, water heaters.
• HORECA equipment — professional kitchens, refrigeration, stainless-steel lines.
• Electrics and low-voltage — sockets, switches, lighting (see the separate article on lighting and décor).

The key thing in electrical equipment: compatibility and certificates

Equipment cannot be chosen by price and looks alone — it is electrical equipment:

• Voltage and frequency. Confirm parameters for the import country (e.g. 220–240V / 50 Hz for Thailand and many markets).
• Plug and connection type. Socket and connection standards differ — fix them in the specification.
• Conformity certificates. For electrical equipment, certificates matter (e.g. CE and import-country requirements).
• Energy efficiency and power — for the project’s load.

Warranty and service — a separate question

The main difference between appliances and furniture is service support:

• confirm the warranty terms from the factory and the replacement procedure for defects;
• for complex equipment, the availability of parts and service in the country of use matters;
• for branded appliances, direct sourcing raises the question of official warranty — this is agreed in advance.

For appliances, warranty and service matter more than for furniture. Discuss this with the supplier before ordering, not after a breakdown.

Quality control

Appliances are critical to check before shipment: completeness, conformity of model and parameters to the spec, operability (test power-on), integrity and packaging. A per-item photo report is mandatory. For complex equipment, inspection is especially important.

Logistics

Appliances are shock-sensitive cargo, requiring reliable packaging and often insurance. For large batches, sea freight is worthwhile; for urgent — air. Add logistics, customs charges and insurance to the price.

When it pays off

Appliances and equipment are especially worthwhile as part of project outfitting, going as a single project together with furniture and finishing: savings on volume, unified logistics and one point of accountability. Dream View’s commission is fixed — 10%, factory prices are transparent.

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