AEG LWR7196U4B 7000 ProSteam® Condenser 9kg Washer Dryer Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The AEG LWR7196U4B combines a 9kg washing capacity with a 5kg drying capacity, a 1600rpm spin speed and a range of wash-to-dry fabric-care functions. Its ProSteam® programme is designed to refresh lightly worn clothing with less water than a delicates programme, while load sensing adjusts cycles for smaller loads. The one-hour wash-and-dry programme is convenient for a 1kg mixed load, although the smaller drying capacity means larger wash loads cannot be dried in one go.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Large 9kg washing capacity suited to regular household laundry
- ✓ Steam Refresh can freshen lightly worn garments and reduce wrinkles without a full wash
- ✓ Delicates and wool
- ✓ Load-sensing technology can adjust cycle time, energy use and water consumption for smaller loads
- ✓ A 1kg mixed load can be washed and dried in one hour
Worth considering
- The 5kg drying capacity is considerably smaller than the washing capacity, so larger loads may need to be split before drying
- The combined wash-and-dry energy rating is D, so frequent full wash-and-dry cycles may be less efficient than washing-only cycles
- The 76dB(A) operating noise level may be noticeable in open-plan homes or near living areas
Key Specifications
- Construction
- Freestanding condenser washer dryer
- Drying capacity
- 5kg
- Operating noise
- 76dB(A)
- Washing capacity
- 9kg
- Maximum spin speed
- 1600rpm
- Washing energy use
- 49kWh per 100 wash cycles
- Noise emission class
- B
- Washing energy rating
- A
- Steam refresh programme
- 25 minutes; uses 2 litres of water
- Manufacturer product code
- LWR7196U4B
- Quick wash-and-dry programme
- 1kg mixed load in 60 minutes
- Combined wash-and-dry energy use
- 265kWh per 100 wash-and-dry cycles
- Combined wash-and-dry energy rating
- D
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A good fit for couples, flatmates and households that need both washing and drying in one freestanding appliance.
- ✓ Useful for people who regularly refresh lightly worn clothing or handle mixed fabric types, including delicates and wool.
- ✓ Suitable for households that value quick smaller-load cycles alongside a larger main washing capacity.
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Washing and drying capacity
The 9kg wash capacity is well suited to everyday household laundry, while the 5kg drying capacity provides useful drying capability without requiring a separate appliance. The difference between the two capacities is important: a full wash load cannot generally be transferred straight into a single drying cycle.
A maximum 1600rpm spin speed should help remove a substantial amount of water before drying, potentially shortening subsequent drying time. The appliance is freestanding, making it suitable for homes without a built-in laundry installation.
Steam and fabric care
ProSteam® is intended for lightly worn garments that need refreshing rather than a complete wash. The 25-minute Steam Refresh programme is described as reducing wrinkles and neutralising odours while using 2 litres of water.
DualSense adapts drum movement and temperature to the fabric type, and the supplied information identifies wash-to-dry care for everyday clothing, delicates and wool. Woolmark Blue certification and the Care drum design add reassurance for users who want gentler treatment of suitable garments.
Cycle flexibility and efficiency
ProSense®, PreciseLoad and ProSense+ load sensing adjust cycle duration and resource use according to the load. This should be most useful when washing or washing and drying smaller quantities rather than consistently running full loads.
Quick 20 Wash&Dry 60 is designed for a 1kg mixed load in one hour, while a separate quick wash programme handles up to 3kg at 30°C in 20 minutes. TimeSave can reduce the selected cycle time by up to half, although shortened cycles may not suit every load or soil level.
The appliance carries an A rating for washing and a D rating for combined wash-and-dry cycles. Its stated 76dB(A) operating noise and B noise emission class suggest that it is not among the quietest options for open-plan placement.
Research note: this BestBuysUK assessment is based on the manufacturer's published specifications and other reputable technical sources. Specifications and retailer availability can change, so verify critical details before purchase.