AEG 7000 ProSteam review: a low-noise dream machine
THE right washing machine can make a world of difference, so we’ve got hands-on with the AEG 7000 ProSteam.
We put it through its paces over a couple of months to see if it’s worth its price tag.
Pros:
- Energy efficient
- Steam setting works well
- Incredibly quiet
Cons:
- Stiff detergent tray
- No WiFi connectivity
Rating: 4.5/5
AEG 7000 ProSteam review: quick summary
- AEG 7000 ProSteam, £799.99 – buy here
Prior to testing the AEG 7000 ProSteam, I was fairly convinced that all washing machines are much of a muchness (they spin your clothes around in hot water, right!?).
So the clever features of the AEG model were a bit of an eye-opener.
With its ability to weigh your loads to optimise cycle times and save you energy, the fact that you can add steam to the end of your cycles to reduce wrinkles in your clothes and sheets, and the fact that it’s so quiet I had to check it was still working, it left bog-standard washing machines looking primitive by comparison.
It doesn’t have Wi-Fi connectivity, which some similarly priced machines have included, and the detergent tray is a bit awkward to use, so it’s not a perfect machine, but it’s a massive step up from the cheap and cheerful models I’ve been used to.
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AEG 7000 ProSteam review: full review
- AEG 7000 ProSteam, £799.99 – buy here
As an opening gambit, it’s worth stating that I put a lot of strain on my washing machines.
I frequently pile them high with sweaty gym gear that requires a deep soak or multiple cycles to get rid of bad odours. And, since that’s expensive and not exactly eco-friendly, I tend to give my workout clothes one go round, which often leaves them less than fresh.
However, with the AEG 7000 ProSteam, one wash was all that was needed. The machine has settings that weigh your clothes ahead of performing a cycle so it can gauge how long it needs to work for.
If you’re not stuffing the machine to the brim, this uses less water and energy than a standard wash would. And, after a couple of months of testing, I’m happy to report that the gym mustiness is no more!
Size matters
With its 8kg capacity, this machine is at the smaller end of washing machines. But, on the bright side, it’s quite a compact machine, with its height, width, depth dimensions of: 84.7cm x 59.6cm x 57.2cm.
There’s not a lot of wasted space on this machine, so it fits into my washing machine cubby with room to spare.
Clothes steaming
- AEG 7000 ProSteam, £799.99 – buy here
One of the other features the AEG 7000 ProSteam is proud of is its steam settings. You can either add steam to the end of a regular cycle, which reduces the wrinkles in your clothes when you take them out, or you can freshen up clothes that don’t need a full wash in a separate cycle.
I liked this feature a lot. If, like me, you really can’t be bothered ironing every t-shirt, polo and casual shirt you put on, but you’d like them to not scream ‘I’ve been sitting in a crumpled washing pile for two weeks’, it’s a game changer.
The steam cycle gives clothes a just-washed look and smell in a fraction of the time it would take it wash and dry a load.
The feature has its limits: I did chuck a sweaty golf top in the machine to see if I could make it match-ready after forgetting to wash it in between rounds and it still smelt pretty bad when I was done.
But for general mustiness and for clothes that have been hanging un-worn in a wardrobe for a couple of months, the steam setting is helpful.
Clothing care
AEG says the 7000 ProSteam has a ‘smooth care drum pattern’ that supposedly puts less wear and tear on your clothes than other machines.
It’s hard to gauge how much difference this makes in testing, but it’s a nice thought that your clothes will last longer with this machine.
A quiet place
- AEG 7000 ProSteam, £799.99 – buy here
The thing that shocked me the most about the AEG 7000 ProSteam was the noise — or lack thereof.
I’m used to a machine that revs up on the spin cycle and then spends 30 minutes desperately battering the door of the cupboard it’s kept in.
When I first used the AEG, I went back to check on it after 20 minutes assuming I’d messed up the settings and not turned it on, only to discover that it was working, just incredibly quietly.
This lack of shaking and bumping goes right through the spin cycle and it’s easily the quietest machine I’ve ever used. If you live in a small flat, this is a great feature.
Downsides
There are a couple of things that could be better with the AEG 7000 ProSteam. While the wheel to select the programmes works well, the buttons to turn the machine on and off and to begin and pause cycles are a bit stiff and non-responsive.
Also, the detergent tray is a bit stiff when you pull it out of the machine (something that’s been noted by other buyers on the AEG website).
It’s a shame, because in my experience, these types of features on most AEG appliances are really good, but they’re a bit lacking here.
Finally, the AEG isn’t WiFi compatible, which some other washing machines at a similar price point are. It’s not a feature I’d gravitate towards myself, but if that’s something you’d like, you won’t get it here.
The specs
8kg capacity, max spin 1,400.
Inlet Hose Length (cm): 150, Outlet Hose Length (cm): 145, dimensions (mm) (HxWxD): 847x596x572, Depth Max (mm): 602, Cord Length (m): 1.8.
AEG 7000 ProSteam review: the verdict
- AEG 7000 ProSteam, £799.99 – buy here
Even with the downsides, I love the AEG 7000 ProSteam. It’s quiet, energy-efficient, and it looks nice too.
The fact that it helps save water and doesn’t sound like it’s trying to dig the channel tunnel when in use is a massive perk.
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