Why a lost remote is a bigger deal than it sounds
On several units on this site, certain modes — a specific fan pattern, a sleep-timer setting — are genuinely only reachable via the remote, not duplicated on the unit’s own control panel. Losing it isn’t just an inconvenience; it can mean losing access to real functionality.
Match fit by exact model, not just brand
Small parts — castor wheels, drain plugs, window-kit clips — are typically sized to a specific chassis. A part that fits one model in a manufacturer’s range often doesn’t fit another from the same brand. Keep your unit’s full model number, not just the range name, for exactly this reason.
Check whether it’s an official or third-party part
Both are common in this category, and neither is automatically the wrong choice — official parts guarantee fit but can cost more; third-party parts are often cheaper but fit and quality vary. We report which is which where we know, and leave the choice to the reader.
Small-parts availability changes faster than appliance listings
Stock for castors, remotes and clips tends to be thinner and more volatile than for the appliances themselves. If a part isn’t available today, checking again in a few weeks is often worthwhile before assuming it’s permanently unavailable.
What we would not do
Replace an entire appliance because of a single broken or missing small part. A €10–20 replacement remote or castor wheel is, in nearly every case on this site, cheaper and faster than starting over with a new unit.
Prices quoted in this text were read on 2026-08-24. The live price is at the top of the page.
The questions that keep coming up
Will a universal remote work with my appliance?
Sometimes, if it has a code programmed for your exact model. Infrared code sets aren't standardized across brands, so a universal remote's success depends entirely on whether your specific model is in its code list — check before ordering, not after.
My remote still has buttons that don't do anything on my unit — is it wrong?
Possibly — universal and even manufacturer remotes are sometimes shared across a wider product range than one specific model supports. Confirm against your exact model number, not just the brand and general appliance type.
Last reviewed 24 August 2026
