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Washer-dryers: Compare features & prices AEG-Electrolux L16850

The freestanding AEG-Electrolux L16850 washer-dryer has a powerful 1600rpm spin and some great features, including 20 hour delayed start, childproof controls and an LDC panel with a time remaining display. We put this washer-dryer through its paces in our rigorous lab tests.
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Test criteria Rating
Performance
Cotton wash The cleanliness of a 40°C cotton wash. Subscribe
Easy care wash How clean a synthetic and polyester wash were. Subscribe
Spin drying Rating for the time taken to spin dry a washing load. Subscribe
Rinse How well the machine rinses away detergent on the 40degreeC cotton, short and delicates programs. Subscribe
Evenness (drying) Best models dry all items equally, while others leave some items damp. Subscribe
Drying programs How long it took to complete preselected programs, including storage dry (where an item can be put straight in a cupboard), iron dry (best humidity for ironing) and man-made fabrics (which can be damaged by high heat or overdrying). Subscribe
Brand reliability How reliable this brand of washer-dryer is. Subscribe
Energy and water use
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Energy use We test how much energy the machine uses doing a load of laundry on a wash and dry cycle. Machines rated 4 stars cost around £21 less to run a year than those that are rated 2 stars, based on five loads of washing and four loads of drying a week. Subscribe
Convenience
Ease of use Ease of loading, programming and cleaning the lint filters. Subscribe
Noise The lowest scorers for drying were fairly loud. The motor was audible, as was the movement of air and clothes in the drum. Subscribe

AEG-Electrolux L16850

  • Type: Freestanding
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