AEG T7DBG842R Tumble Dryer
The Evolution of Tumble…
26/10/2021 13:34
After using the AEGT7DBG842R Tumble Dryer for nearly two weeks now, I've been impressed by overall performance of the machine. Previous tumble dryers have always been of the "set-timer-and-press-go" variety and this AEG not only offers an upgrade in convenience but also in technology, all of which help save money (and the planet) in the long run.
The AEG lets you set the type of fabric and how dry you want the material, and drying will take as long as it takes to hit the target dryness. This is way better than my old model where you guesstimated how long it was going to take. Either it took a couple of goes to get it just right or your clothes were drier than a desert. On top of this, the AEG uses heat pump technology to ensure that energy isn't wasted. There's no vent to the outside on this tumble, so it's a bit like a condensing tumble dryer with water retained in a removeable tank, but the heat pump takes it to the next level, extracting heat energy to condense the water and the putting the energy back into the air. Nothing is wasted.
This extra technology does make the new AEG a bit heavier than my old dryer but installation was still straightforward and easy for a single person to manage. We're not talking washing machine levels of weight here.
The controls are straightforward: there's a large knob to select fabric type and push buttons on the display for dryness, extra time and delay started (useful for those on overnight energy tariffs)
The water from the damp clothes is kept in a removeable tank or reservoir which ought to be emptied after every dry. It's to access at the top of the machine and slides out. If you happen to have a drain nearby, there is an optional accessory to divert the water to the drain: I'll probably do this in the future as the dryer is right next to the washing machine.
In terms of running costs, I did a test where I took the clothes straight out of the washing machine. It was about two weeks' worth of socks and underpants for one person. Mostly cotton. I set the AEG to dry to "cupboard dry" and it initially estimated over two hours. In the end it took just over an hour before the dryer stopped. Now, the clothes did probably need another 10-20 mins of dry to be properly cupboard dry but the machine consumed 0.57 kW h of electricity. On my current tariff, that means the dry cost me a little over 12p. YMMV as they say.
Overall, I like the AEG. It's easy to use and dries the clothes efficiently. Job done!
AndrewP
Belfast , Spojené království
Age: 55
Gender: Female