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<h1>Washing Machine Buying Guide</h1>
There are many factors to consider in which washing machine to buy that best suits your lifestyle and needs. The location and space available, the different types of fabrics you care for and how many washes you do per week all influence which washing machine you should choose. Below you will find our simple buying guide that is going to help you find the right washer for you.

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AbsoluteCare®

PowerCare

ProSteam®

ProSense® 

Considerations before buying

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The 9000 AbsoluteCare&reg; Washing Machine uses our unique ground-breaking technology to filter and purify the water it utilises, which ensures that colours won&rsquo;t fade.* Providing your clothing with our best care by reducing shrinkage and shape loss.**

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Thoroughly cleans clothes at 30&deg;C and in under 1-hour. It filters water to boost detergent power, providing complete stain remova

Steam Refresh neutralises odours* and reduces wrinkles on garments, including delicates, in just 25 minutes.
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The Care drum has an improved pattern for gentle care. A thin film of water covers the holes during washing providing your fabrics with gentle care.

The wool wash cycle in every AEG washing machine has been approved by The Woolmark Company for washing even your hand-wash only woollens.

Use the AEG App to personalize settings and get smart tips and suggestions. Customize laundry cycles and send instructions to your appliance to adapt it to your needs and habits. Smart and easy care via your smart phone.

The best-in-class AEG 9000 Series Premium Edition washing machine and tumble dryer work brilliantly on their own. But they work even better together, with their matching designs, corresponding cycles and shared smartphone app. When connected, they can deliver a fully integrated laundry service in under three hours &ndash; with no sorting required.
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Refresh your clothes using less water, with Steam cycle. It allows you to quickly freshen up your clothing without using a full wash cycle.
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Installed next to your washing machine, the Microplastic filter helps prevent microscopic fibres released from synthetic clothing from entering the laundry water waste.
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The 8000 PowerCare Washing Machine uses a unique technique to quickly premix detergent, ensuring it gets sprayed evenly on your clothes for remarkably clean laundry. Activating detergent power even at 30&deg;C, for outstanding washing results in less than one hour.

&bull; POWERCARE - Energy efficient stain removal in under 1 hour. &bull; PROSTEAM&reg; - Neutralizes odors and refreshes clothes. &bull; PRECISEWASH - Offers efficient clothing care by automatically   adjusting energy usage.

A unique drawer designed for PODS&reg; capsules that uses tailored waterjets to soften, pierce and fully dissolve PODS&reg; in the drawer.
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Removes the guesswork by using sensors to calculate the precise amount of detergent and softener, automatically using only the needed amount.
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Certified by Swissatest is a high-performance wash cycle that removes more than 99.99%** of bacteria and viruses** from clothes.

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Steaming instead of washing is one of the best ways to refresh clothes that do not need a full wash. The 7000 ProSteam&reg; Washing Machine can use the steam cycle to refresh clothes, which consumes only 2L of water per cycle and is kinder to clothes.

&bull; PROSTEAM&reg; - Neutralizes odors and refreshes clothes. &bull; PRECISEWASH - Offers efficient clothing care by automatically   adjusting energy usage.

Steam Refresh neutralises odours* and reduces wrinkles on garments, including delicates, in just 25 minutes.

The 6000 ProSense&reg; Washing Machine automatically adjusts time, water and energy consumption to the size of the load, even if it just a single shirt or your entire weekly laundry. Ensuring your clothes are only washed for the exact amount of time needed to maintain colours and textures for longer.

&bull; PROSENSE&reg; - Offers efficient clothing care by automatically   adjusting energy usage.

The programme adjusts energy usage based on load weight when cleaning daily mixed loads.

Simply select the TimeSave option to reduce the duration of the cycle up to two times, giving you an efficient wash.

For the tightest schedules, this Extra-Quick program enables you to get a 3kg load perfectly washed in only 20 minutes.

Experience energy-efficient washing for longer with the inverter motor. Built for low energy consumption and an extra-long lifetime.

Descales, degreases and cleans washing machines. For top performance, simply use once a month or after 30 cycles.
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We&rsquo;ve outlined three key considerations that will help you choose the best Washing Machine for your needs.

With many innovative features to discover, we&rsquo;ve hand-picked the key innovations which benefit your day-to-day routine.

A handy, no-nonsense guide to the differences between each Washing Machine in the AEG range.

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Across the entire range of AEG laundry appliances we provide several installation types to suit your space. Many consumers choose a <a href="/laundry/laundry/washing-machines/front-loader-washing-machine/">front loading (free standing) washer</a> which can be installed beneath a kitchen worktop or in a laundry room. If you prefer to conceal your appliances behind a cabinet door, you should consider choosing an <a href="/laundry/laundry/washing-machines/built-in-washing-machine/">integrated washing machine.</a>
For compact living, AEG offers a space saving solutions &ndash; choose from either a <a href="/laundry/laundry/washer-dryers/">2-in-1 washer dryer </a>which provides the convenience of a washer and dryer in one appliance. Saving space but still packed with features you need.

Every AEG washing machine has a quick wash, delay start and add-to-wash function, providing the perfect balance of convenience and great cleaning performance. Cycles are one of the quietest you&rsquo;ll find &ndash; as low as 47Db &ndash; making them ideal for night-time washing or open-plan spaces.
We&rsquo;ve named our laundry appliances from 6000 series through to 9000 series. Each Series&rsquo; capabilities are cumulative, so you get an increasing level of features and garment care capabilities with every series increment. <a href="/care/discover/buying-guides/washing-machines/">Our handy series comparison tool</a> allows you to see all key features at a glance.

Across all series, there&rsquo;s a washing machine drum size to suit your wardrobe and lifestyle. A 10 kg drum size is recommended for large households, or medium-sized households that wash many, or large items every week &ndash; it&rsquo;s XL size drum is ideal for double duvets. A 9kg drum size is ideal for medium-sized households.
And a 6-8 kg drum capacity is perfect for smaller households. GOOD TO KNOW: Our innovative ProSense&reg; technology on 6000 series and PreciseWash on all other series use clever sensors to precisely measure every load and intuitively adapt the amount of time and water to prevent overwashing.

The detergent is blended in water before entering the drum so every garment in every load is reached and cared for.

Quickly premix detergent, ensuring it gets sprayed evenly on your clothes for remarkably clean laundry.

ProSense&reg; automatically adjusts time, water and energy consumption to the size of the load, even if it just a single shirt or your entire weekly laundry.

Removes the guesswork by using sensors to calculate the precise amount of detergent and softener, automatically using only the needed amount.
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