AEG TR959M6BC

For a family that needs to dry large loads without watching the electricity meter, the AEG TR959M6BC is the 9000 Series AbsoluteCare® Plus heat pump dryer built to deliver both. This freestanding, front-loading model sits at the top of AEG's heat pump range, combining a 9 kg capacity with an A+++ energy rating and a full suite of precision-care technologies. It suits households that routinely tackle mixed or delicate loads and want long-term running cost savings alongside gentle fabric care. Read More...

Nine kilograms is a solid capacity for a family of four or five, comfortably taking a full washing machine load in a single cycle. The 3DScan sensor technology reads humidity levels throughout the drum rather than at a single point, so thicker items like down jackets and duvets dry evenly without over-drying thinner pieces in the same load. The AbsoluteCare® programme controls both drum temperature and movement for woollen and delicate fabrics, so there is no need to quarantine items from the dryer.

Heat pump technology recycles warm air rather than venting it, which is why this dryer earns an A+++ rating. At 1.68 kWh per full-load cycle and 195 kWh annually, running costs are significantly lower than a condenser dryer of the same capacity. The Cottons Eco programme extends cycle time to reduce energy use further on larger loads, and the half-load draw of 0.86 kWh rewards you when the drum is not full.

Twelve programmes cover the full range: cottons, synthetics, wool, delicates, bedlinen XL, duvet, down jackets, an outdoor cycle, Hygiene, MixDry (cottons and synthetics together without sorting), a Quick 3 kg option, and Cottons Eco. The MixDry programme in particular addresses a genuine daily friction point that competitors rarely highlight. Wi-Fi connectivity means you can monitor and schedule cycles through the My AEG app, and a delay start of up to 20 hours lets you run cycles on cheaper overnight energy tariffs.

At 596 × 850 × 638 mm, the TR959M6BC takes a standard 60 cm freestanding footprint. The 63 dB(A) noise rating is typical for a heat pump dryer at this capacity. Rotary and button controls with an LED display are straightforward to use, and a child lock adds safety in family homes. To compare prices across UK retailers, use the price comparison table above, or browse other freestanding heat pump tumble dryers in the AEG 9000 Series range.