Buying guide - Tumble Dryers

FIND THE BEST TUMBLE DRYER FOR YOU WITH OUR BUYING GUIDE

There are many factors to consider in which tumble dryer to buy that best suits your lifestyle and needs. The location and space available, the different types of fabrics you care for, ironing habits and how many loads you run a week all influence which tumble dryer you should select. Follow our simple buying guide that will help you find the right dryer for you.

Energy Efficient Tumble Dryer

AEG offers a wide range of tumble dryer from B to A+++ rated. (A+++ is the most energy efficient and will have the greatest impact on energy costs.) Sophisticated heat pump technology can save up to 40% on energy compared to standard condensers, making it a cost-effective solution. 

Dry smarter thanks to ProSense which ensures the best energy consumption by quickly adapting the cycle to the load size. Choose a machine with an inverter motor. They're gentler on the drum and fan and can keep your dryer running longer. The result: shorter drying times and more consistent results. 

Tip: Don't overfill your dryer. If you leave room for your clothes to "breathe", they'll dry faster. 

Tumble Dryer Dimensions

The first step in choosing a tumble dryer is ensuring you have the space for it. 
Width: 60cm - A standard tumble dryer will fit your space.
Width: < 60cm - A compact dryer is perfect for smaller spaces. Hang it on a wall to maximise your space. Alternatively, if you have a standard front-loaded washer, you can stack a standard dryer on top. 

Tip: Running out of space? Consider buying a compact 2-in-1 washer dryer combo.

Tumble Dryer Capacity

When you think of capacity, it's often in terms of how many kilos of laundry you can fit into your machine. But there's more to consider: 
Household size: large families versus single 
Habits: how many times a week do you wash?
Type and size of wash items: For example: bedlinens, duvets, and curtains require a larger drum for the best results.

All AEG dryers are equipped with ProSense technology. ProSense uses advanced humidity and temperature sensors to adjust energy consumption for loads large and small. 

DRYING DELICATES FABRICS & WOOL

Our most advanced AEG tumble dryers cover 93 percent of all fabric types with delicated programmes for blends, synthetics, denim, cotton, wool, silk, down, lace and other delicates with programs including: 

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    Delicates

    Our wool programme offers a no shrinkage guarantee compared to flat drying. It's so effective, Woolmark has certified a range of our AEG dryers. 

    Drying your silks in our machine results in less wrinkling compared to air drying. 

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    Outdoor

    Help your favourite ski jacket stay new season after season. Use our Outdoor program and restore your clothes' water repellency better than air drying. 

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    Down Apparel

    Use this programme to protect the appearance of down jackets and preserve their thermal insulation by up to 30 percent compared to air drying. 

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    Duvets

    Duvets can be difficult to dry. That's why we designed a program to handle bigger items like duvets and sheets.

Matching appliances

If you'd like to "match" your tumble dryer to your washing machine, our AEG models are made to pair. So you can stack them, or install them side-by-side and optimise your laundry space. 

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Tumble Dryer with Steam

ProSteam uses steam as a quick and easy way to refresh creased clothes so they're ready to wear. The short, gentle program reduces creases in dry fabrics. 

Sensor Dryers

Every AEG dryer in our 6000, 7000 and 8000 range features ProSense technology. Advanced humidity and temperature sensors detect when fabrics are dry and stop the program. ProSense saves time and energy and protects items from over drying. AEG's 3D Scan technology is available for 9000 series models. The unique sensor detects humidity on the surface and the inside of items. The result: fabric - from wool to silk and even down - is treated with precision and care. 

Smart Tumble Dryers

With the My AEG Care App, connect your laundry appliances to your phone for a smarter, faster way to care for your wash. Simply open the app and choose the temperature, fabric type and colour. And the app will tailor a program in response. For customized laundry care - all from your smartphone. 

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Save Space and Time

Line drying demands more space than tumble drying. And wrinkles fabrics which results in more ironing. AEG tumble dryers are much faster than line drying. Instead of spending valuable time hanging and collecting your wash, you'll enjoy 365 hassle-free drying days a year. 

Certifications

Woolmark certification is a stamp of approval from the Woolmark Company. Rest assured our dryers are gentle enough for everything from wool to delicates. 

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Drying performance. With care and precision

Introducing the AEG 9000 Series tumble dryer built for precision drying performance, with expert protection. The unique 3DScan Technology reads the humidity of the load, intelligently adjusting the running time accordlingly - for unrivalled fabric preservation. Up to 30% thermal insulation in hard-working down jackets is maintained, compared to air-drying. So you can trust your favourite items will be dried with optimal care. Dare to dry your wardrobe, with the machine engineered for excellence. 

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    3DScan Technology

    A unique sensor reads humidity deep inside garments, for precise drying.

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    Mix XL Programme

    Unique pre-mixing of detergent, softener and water to reach every fibre. 

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    AbsoluteCare® System

    Intelligent drum movements and temperature adjustments for ultimate care of your clothes. 

Dare to dry your wardrobe

Down jackets maintain their appearance and up to 30% higher thermal insulation compared to air drying. 

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Ready to wear

Cottons and synthetics, dried together with no need to sort different fabrics, knowing that each item emerges 30% less creases and less stiff when compared to air drying. 

Silks are dried better than air drying

AbsoluteCare® System means 100% silk garments can now be tumble dried. As gentle as natural drying, silk retains its shape and comes out with even fewer creases than natural air drying. 

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It´s the wool sweater guardian

Never dared to tumble dry wool, silk or outdoor garments before? Now you can tumble dry everything you wash. From the softest wool sweater to the business shirt you wear every day. Dryers with the AbsoluteCare® System have tailored programming to control precisely the movement and temperature of the drying drum. Holding delicate fibres aloft so silks keep their shape and wrinkles are reduced.

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    AbsoluteCare® System

    Intelligent drum movements and temperature adjustments for ultimate care of your clothes.

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    SensiDry® Technology

    Gentle and energy efficient drying at lower temperatures. 

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    ProSense® Technology

    Automatically adjusts time, water and energy consumption to suit any load size.

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No shrinkage guaranteed*

AbsoluteCare® System tumble dry your favourite woollens, even hand-wash-only items, with no shrinkage, guaranteed. Our specialist wool programme is just as gentle as flat-drying. 

* Comparable with flat drying of wool

Keeps water protection better than air drying

Our new Outdoor drying programme is even better than air drying for waterproofed, breathable fabrics. It uses just the right amount of heat to restore the performance of the water-repellent membrane in waterproof clothing. Ensuring your performance fabrics continue to perform. 

As gentle as natural drying

Redefine tumble drying for every fabric in your wardrobe with our 8000 Series with AbsoluteCare® System. It holds delicate fibres aloft and dries them at low speed, so you can have confidence that even 100% silk garments will keep their shape and emerge with even fewer creases than natural air drying.

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Introducing the sheer blouse protector 

Tumble Dryers once meant high heat. And high heat is something your clothes should not be exposed to. Your knitwear, cotton tees, business shirts - clothes you wear day in, day out - need special care to keep them feeling special. AEG SensiDry® Technology dries the fabrics at half the temperature of conventional tumble dryers, without significantly extending the dryer time. Ensuring that garments are never subject to unnecessary heat. Reducing wear and tear. Helping to make sure that the clothes you wear often, look and feel like new, every day. 

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    SensiDry® Technology

    Gentle and energy efficient drying at lower temperatures. 

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    ProSense® Technology

    Automatically adjusts time, water and energy consumption to suit any load size.

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    Quicker drying cycles

    Improved air flow design, dries clothes faster and more efficiently. 

AEG SensiDry® Technology

SensiDry® Technology drieds at almost half the temperature of conventional tumble dryers - reducing damage and wear, and maintaining the texture of your fabrics. 

ÖKOFlow Filter System

With the new double layered filter and sealing, you only need to clean one filter. The new filter ensures the dryer keeps the energy consumption at the lowest level. 

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Meet the everyday quality preserver

Clothes that are exposed to too much heat and motion simply will not last. The ProSense® Technology in AEG tumble dryers uses temperature and humidity sensors to fine-tune the drying cycle every time, ensuring clothes are never over-dried. Whether you dry one shirt or a full load, the dryer will adjust accordingly to take the minimum time necessary. Reducing wear and tear. Protecting fabrics. Saving energy and time. Your everyday pieces are dried efficiently, monitored constantly and cared for cycle after cycle. 

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    ProSense® Technology

    Automatically adjusts time, water and energy consumption to suit any load size. 

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    Delay Start

    Automatically start your drying cycle at a time that suits you. 

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    Fully Reversible Door

    Simplified handling with the option of four different handle positions.

Saving time, saving energy

ProSense® Technology in 6000 Series tumble dryers uses advanced humidity and temperature sensors to adjust drying times and energy consumption for every size of load.

Fully reversible door

Simplified handling with the option of four different handle positions. The fully reversible door gives you complete accessibility regardless of how you choose to arrange your appliance with its washing machine counterpart.