AEG TR718L4B 7000 SensiDry® Heat Pump 8kg Tumble Dryer Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The AEG TR718L4B tumble dryer is a capable freestanding 8kg heat-pump model built around lower-temperature SensiDry drying, ProSense load sensing and MixDry mixed-load handling. Its reversible door, stainless-steel drum and broad programme selection make it convenient for general household use. The main compromises are the current E energy rating, 66dB operating noise, 178-minute full-load cotton cycle and lack of an interior light.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Heat-pump drying with lower-temperature SensiDry operation
- ✓ MixDry allows tested mixed cotton and synthetic loads up to 5kg
- ✓ ProSense sensors adjust drying time and energy use to the load
- ✓ AntiCrease drum movement helps reduce wrinkles
- ✓ User-reversible door with four handle-placement options
- ✓ 118-litre stainless-steel drum and 8kg capacity
- ✓ Single EasyClean Filter supports straightforward routine maintenance
Worth considering
- The full-load standard cotton programme is listed at 178 minutes, making it a slow option for buyers prioritising quick drying
- There is no interior drum light, which makes unloading less convenient in a dim utility room
- Condensation efficiency is rated B on the earlier UK information sheet rather than the top A grade
Key Specifications
- Feet
- Four adjustable feet
- Brand
- AEG
- Model
- TR718L4B
- Voltage
- 230–240V
- Plug type
- UK moulded plug
- Dryer type
- Heat pump
- Motor type
- Asynchronous
- Net weight
- 47.5kg
- Programmes
- Bed Linen XL, Cotton Eco, Cottons, Delicates, Duvet, Easy Iron, MixDry, Refresh, SportWear, Synthetics
- Cord length
- 1.45m
- Drum volume
- 118 litres
- Noise level
- 66dB
- Refrigerant
- R290
- Gross weight
- 50kg
- Installation
- Freestanding
- Drum material
- Stainless steel
- Filter design
- Single filter
- Required fuse
- 13A
- Interior light
- None
- Drying capacity
- 8kg
- MixDry tested load
- Up to 5kg tested mixed load
- Door hinge position
- Right reversible by user
- Dimensions H x W x D
- 850 x 596 x 663mm maximum
- Current energy rating
- E
- Left-on mode duration
- 10 minutes
- Push-button functions
- AntiCrease, Delay Start, Dryness, End Signal, On/Off, Start/Pause, Time Dry
- Manufacturer product code
- 916099245
- Previous UK energy rating
- A++
- Total electricity loading
- 800W
- Off-mode power consumption
- 0.5W
- Manufacturer product number
- 916 099 245
- Left-on mode power consumption
- 0.5W
- Full-load standard cotton programme
- 178 minutes
- Partial-load standard cotton programme
- 104 minutes
- Full-load standard cotton energy consumption
- 1.93kWh
- Annual energy consumption on previous UK fiche
- 234.7kWh
- Partial-load standard cotton energy consumption
- 1.08kWh
- Condensation efficiency rating on previous scale
- B
- Average condensation efficiency on previous scale
- 81%
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Households wanting an 8kg freestanding heat-pump tumble dryer with lower-temperature drying for everyday laundry.
- ✓ A practical choice for mixed loads, as MixDry is designed to dry cottons and synthetics together up to a tested 5kg load.
- ✓ Useful where door-opening direction matters, thanks to the user-reversible door and four handle-position options.
- ✓ Suitable for buyers who value sensor-controlled drying, crease reduction and a stainless-steel drum over connected smart controls.
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The supplied A++ claim uses the previous UK energy-label scale. AEG’s current product listing shows E under the rescaled A–G system, so the ratings are not directly comparable.
Gentle heat-pump drying
The AEG TR718L4B tumble dryer uses heat-pump technology and SensiDry to dry at lower temperatures. ProSense humidity sensors adjust the drying time and energy use to the load, while AntiCrease rotates the drum in both directions to help reduce wrinkles.
MixDry is a useful everyday feature for households that regularly combine cotton and synthetic garments. AEG specifies the mixed-load test up to 5kg, so this function should not be treated as equivalent to the full 8kg capacity.
Capacity and programmes
The 8kg drum is well suited to regular family laundry, with an 118-litre stainless-steel interior. Programmes include Cottons, Cotton Eco, Synthetics, Delicates, Duvet, Bed Linen XL, Easy Iron, Refresh, SportWear and MixDry.
The standard cotton programme is listed at 178 minutes for a full load and 104 minutes for a partial load. That is typical of the slower cycle pattern associated with many heat-pump dryers, but it will not suit buyers prioritising the shortest possible drying times.
Energy and noise
AEG’s current product listing gives the tumble dryer an E rating on the rescaled A–G energy label. Earlier UK product paperwork lists A++, which uses the previous labelling system; the two ratings should not be compared as though they were from the same scale.
The rated noise level is 66dB. That is acceptable for a utility room, but it is not a particularly quiet rating for buyers who plan to run the appliance close to living or sleeping areas.
Installation and everyday handling
The freestanding cabinet measures 850mm high, 596mm wide and up to 663mm deep. It has a UK moulded plug, a 1.45m power cord and four adjustable feet.
The full reversible door gives four handle-placement options, which is helpful when the dryer is positioned beside another appliance or stacked. There is no interior light, however, so unloading dark garments in a dim room is less convenient.
Filtration and maintenance
The EasyClean Filter uses a single-filter design intended to make routine cleaning straightforward. The appliance also uses R290 refrigerant and has an asynchronous motor.
The supplied product information gives a condensation efficiency rating of B on the earlier scale, with 81% average condensation efficiency. That is a respectable specification but not the top rating on that scale.
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.