Washing machines AEG

Those who prefer to use reliable and proven equipment first of all pay attention to such well-known brands as Miele, Bosch, Electrolux, AEG. We decided to dedicate this article to one of these manufacturers, namely the German company AEG, which has been on the market for more than a hundred years and is engaged in the production of not only washing machines. Undeniable German quality is manifested in the advantages of automatic machines of this brand, but they also have disadvantages, which will be discussed further.

Advantages and disadvantages of washing machines of this brand

Washing machines of the AEG brand can be classified in the middle and high class in terms of cost. The price for such washing machines starts from 40 thousand rubles. Premium washing machines cost 100 thousand rubles. and more. All units of this brand differ in the type of loading, dimensions and other technical characteristics. But they have common advantages, which are as follows:

• quality of workmanship and high strength of moving parts;
• high technology and stylish design;
• high quality washing;
• extremely quiet operation possible;
• minimal vibration during spinning;
• functionality of washing, spinning, and in some models drying modes;
• practical user details: illumination of the tank, the presence of a cable for emergency opening of the drum, complete protection against leaks, etc.;
• ease of maintenance.

It’s worth saying a few words about the tank of the AEG washing machine. Company developers AEG has patented a polymer alloy tank that is superior in performance to a stainless steel tank. Such a tank is lighter, does not emit chemicals, is not subject to corrosion, is resistant to mechanical and temperature effects, and has noise-absorbing properties.

As for the shortcomings, there are them too. However, they are not so significant compared to the advantages, but we still list them:

• expensive spare parts (they rarely break, but force majeure can happen to any equipment);
• high price and inaccessibility to consumers;
• glued tank in the latest models of machines, which complicates access to bearings and seals in case of replacement;
• in some models the polymer tank was replaced with a plastic one.

For your information! The average service life of German AEG equipment, declared by the manufacturer, is 10 years.

Everything that is assembled by human hands breaks sooner or later; AEG washing machines cannot avoid this fate. The parts most susceptible to failure are:

• temperature sensor;
• bearings;
• drain pump;
• control module (programmer).

Such breakdowns are detected in the following cases:

1. when the machine does not heat the water to the set temperature;
2. when you hear a grinding and knocking sound in the drum of the machine when you rotate it by hand;
3. when water is not collected;
4. when waste water is not drained, washing machine freezes.

Model overview

Let's give examples of the best washing machines from AEG according to users, so that you can get a complete picture of the equipment in this class.

AEG L 87695 WD is a full-sized automatic machine capable of washing up to 9 kg of dry laundry and drying up to 6 kg. Energy consumption, spinning, and washing are class A, and the machine can accelerate to 1600 rpm. Of the 14 washing programs, the anti-crease, direct injection and steam programs deserve attention. Has intelligent control fuzzy logic. And also multi-stage protection against leaks, including a float switch, an Aqua-Control hose and an audible signal (Aqua-Alarm).

The advantage of this machine is its almost silent operation and the ability to remove difficult stains.

Among the shortcomings, users note complex, intuitive controls. Price from 70 thousand rubles.

AEG L 85470 SL is a narrow washing machine with a load of up to 6.5 kg and a spin speed of 1400. This machine has excellent characteristics and a low price compared to other AEG machines; its price in different stores varies in the range of 44.5-50 thousand . rub. The manufacturer has built into it everything you need; 16 programs, in addition to the main ones, include washing jeans, down items, and a stain removal program. There is also protection against leaks. Among the shortcomings, the powder tray is too small, as well as the lack of washing modes lasting from 45 to 60 minutes; there is only a quick wash for 20 minutes, or 1.5 hours.

AEG L 56106 TL is a vertical automatic machine with electronic control. Energy class A++, maximum load is 6 kg. Among the modes it also has a jeans washing mode, wrinkle prevention, and economical washing. Built-in leakage protection. Excellent washing machine, equipped with everything you need for a very reasonable price from 42 thousand rubles.

AEG L 61470 WDBI – built-in washing machine with a load of up to 7 kg of laundry. In addition to standard washing modes for different types of fabrics, there is a drying mode for up to 4 kg of laundry. Among the features noted are the energy saving program and high quality washing, characteristic of all AEG models. For this functionality you will have to pay from 80 thousand rubles.

AEG L 99695HWD is one of the most expensive among AEG machines. Full-size washing machine with the ability to wash up to 9 kg of laundry and dry up to 6 kg. The manufacturer has built in all levels of protection, 16 washing programs, electronic control with fuzzy logic function. The price for this model is from 125 thousand rubles.

A little history...

In conclusion, we will tell you a little about the history of the emergence of the AEG brand, dispel all your doubts about who the manufacturer is and what country is the place of assembly of equipment of this brand.

The origins of AEG begin in 1883 in Berlin as a company producing electrical equipment. Since 1887, the company has had the official name AEG - Allgemeine Elektricitats-Gesellschaft. A in 1889 the AEG brand logo appears. The first electrical appliances produced under this brand before 1930 were: an iron, a refrigerator, a vacuum cleaner, and a hair dryer.

In 1935, the first model of built-in household appliances came out, and it was a refrigerator from AEG.

In addition to household appliances, the company was engaged in the production of diesel engines, steam turbines, electric motors, lamps, and during the Second World War it became involved in the production of military equipment. In 1958, the company introduced the first Lavamat automatic washing machine. And in 1964 a clothes drying machine appeared. In 1986, the first machine with reduced water and powder consumption appeared.

Since 1970, the AEG company has been in decline, reorganizing enterprises and merging with other companies. So, for example, in 1983, part of the production was sold to the French concern Brandt, and in 1994, the production of washing machines was sold to Electrolux, while maintaining the AEG brand.

Note! The existence of AEG was finally terminated in 1996.The last AEG automatic washing machine in Germany was assembled on March 9, 2007, and on March 16 the plant was closed. Washing machine production was transferred to Poland, Hungary, and Italy.

From the above, we can only draw one conclusion that the country of origin of modern AEG washing machines is not Germany. However, despite this, the quality of the washing machines remains German; the new owner of this world-famous brand managed to maintain an important advantage of the washing machines - reliability. Over the long history of AEG, the country of assembly remains in the shadows.

So, if you have the opportunity to choose a washing machine from expensive ones, then AEG automatic machines deserve attention. The manufacturer exercises due control over the manufacture of this equipment in accordance with European standards. Of course, they have their drawbacks, but a perpetual motion machine does not exist. Good luck with your choice!

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