Thread Number: 77199
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AEG Heatpump Dryer Condenser Matrix Cleaning !? |
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Post# 1011519   10/20/2018 at 07:09 (1,987 days old) by suds (Brisbane, Australia)   |   | |
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Greetings Wash-keteers :)
How are we all doing? Re: T96699ih AEG/Electrolux I'm looking for tips to get my matrix cleaner, if possible, as I don't like what's left after a vigorous vacuuming with various brush attachments or is this as good as it gets!? Surely it must affect airflow and drying performance as well as increased electricity usage. I find the best time to attempt cleaning is straight after a load has been put through whilst the fluff is still damp as it clumps and rubs off more easily. I so wish it removed like a conventional condenser dryers condensing unit so that it can be washed in the bath with a hand shower. |
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Post# 1011522 , Reply# 2   10/20/2018 at 08:10 (1,987 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Post# 1011593 , Reply# 3   10/20/2018 at 19:49 (1,986 days old) by richnz (New Zealand)   |   | |
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to never use fabric softener. I have heard of a pressure washer but in the last resort. I too would use a pressurized sprayer like what you spray weeds with. |
Post# 1011638 , Reply# 4   10/21/2018 at 07:26 (1,986 days old) by suds (Brisbane, Australia)   |   | |
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Thanks guys!
Henene , Ok I'm going to get a spray bottle and give it a wash didn't realise it would be ok to do but I respect and appreciate your posts/opinions as you really seem to know your stuff :) Laundress, that's a nice toy, My Dyson DC08 Animal is , well seems , quite powerful and has similar looking attachments however suction only. I guess the forcing to fluff / bumpf deeper in by water/air will then hopefully drop down into the collection tray/sump of sorts and be pumped out. Rich , hmmm I'm a sparse fabric softener user however still like it. Doing home renovations now and my existing kitchen will become a dedicated laundry (hurrah watch out for pics in circa 6 weeks) and we're installing a water softener which will reduce all my detergent and softener usage which should help as water is very hard here :) |
Post# 1011640 , Reply# 5   10/21/2018 at 08:13 (1,986 days old) by suds (Brisbane, Australia)   |   | |
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My existing laundry cupboard with well loved 2012 AEG L98699FL and T96699iH are being replaced with a dedicated room with space for 4 new toys! I have bought :
2017 AEG L99699FL now with OKOmix (great deal as range now superceded and "old" stock needs shifting) 2017 AEG T97689iH3 with apparent upgraded "Absolute Care System" To run alongside New /Current range : AEG L8FEC966R with OKOPower AEG T8DEC946S With PROSteam Seriously looking forward to having a play and stack the performance etc up against the old vs new range :). Should look pretty nice as they are different but still have the family resemblance. |
Post# 1011662 , Reply# 7   10/21/2018 at 11:26 (1,985 days old) by suds (Brisbane, Australia)   |   | |
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Mr H!
So it sounds like I’ve done well then :D I have recently installed and started using the L9 and it’s program Lengths etc are quite different and I have noticed the shorter Cycles are lengthier and more thorough as you have said which I’m pleased with. With regard to the dryer I was wondering if I could drop in and “upgrade” to trip filter, i’ll Swop them over and see if they fit and if so will buy some extras. The “cone”in the rear off Of the drum centre has also disappeared! Did you enjoy IFA2018, I was there too - my first time - such a huge exhibition |
Post# 1011901 , Reply# 9   10/23/2018 at 13:02 (1,983 days old) by suds (Brisbane, Australia)   |   | |
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.....I raced home and checked my new L8000 (not yet in use as
Renovations still in progress and you’re right - it does not have a drum light Aaaaaarrgghh.....that’s really going to annoy me now 😡, darn - I discounted the 9000 series As I didn’t like the salt container in the detergent drawer and thought that was the Only difference - dammit - that’s mildly annoying. Anyhow calming down to a panic.....you may recall me saying all those years ago that it was due to your posts re: ur AEG ‘s that caused me to finally stop sniffing around them and buy and I have LOVED them hence replacing them with virtually the same again albeit slightly upgraded, the washer’s ability to spin virtually anything still amazes me 6 years on. I have only started using the “new” L9 sofar and will wright up some notes of the differences I have seen L98699 vs L99699. ...no drum light no drum light....ugh.... |
Post# 1011909 , Reply# 11   10/23/2018 at 14:59 (1,983 days old) by suds (Brisbane, Australia)   |   | |
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Ha ha - thanx - we’ll see how I get on with the dark cave drum. Is bugging me tho - I’m a top-of-line fan but felt the top of 8000 range would suffice - it has everything else. I wanted Miele’s too but basically got 3 for the price of one with my recent purchases avd Miele have only now addressed the bedlinen cycle on the tumble dryer. I feel , in my personal opinion, that Miele has shifted closer to the rest of the hed build quality wise abd doesn’t quite justify yer price premium.
My new laundry will only be in operation in December I’m afraid - nowhere to plumb the new one in...! Maybe consider buying some new “old” machines like I have - still a few floating about - brand new and bargain price wise - circa £300 less than when new and you know what you are getting...? I was looking at washer dryers too abundant would only consider AEG sofar as they have heatpump drying (but done away with the recirc jet sadly which I love) as I hate the idea of using water as condenser to dry clothing. I was hopeful that Miele’s new washer dryer would be a heatpump one - looked long and hard at the 8/5kg one with auto dosing ....so fancy the idea of flinging something in and letting it all happen . Liked at a few bargain deals on the old range AEG heatpump washer dryer but finally decided not to....only just tho ;) |
Post# 1011910 , Reply# 12   10/23/2018 at 15:04 (1,983 days old) by suds (Brisbane, Australia)   |   | |
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Loving the upgraded brushed circle steel dial.. 😊
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Post# 1012111 , Reply# 14   10/25/2018 at 11:33 (1,981 days old) by suds (Brisbane, Australia)   |   | |
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Mmmm...wouldn’t want to void my warranty - I’ll just “upgrade” with one of theses : 😜
Wow H you know EVERYTHING!! 👍🏻 Thanks for that post - I have read about some of these washer dryers and their various condenser systems , looked at the signature LG and it has this eco hybrid water or air drying but still means higher temperatures than the more gentle heatpump drying - which one has the heatpump then? Yes he repeated hassles with the AEG , especially clogging of air channels, had me worried - still love the idea of them tho - efficient all in one washing and drying. I heard that the Miele’s were fast and efficient - still tho I prefer to use no precious clean water purely as a coolant.
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Post# 1012871 , Reply# 15   11/1/2018 at 06:45 (1,975 days old) by suds (Brisbane, Australia)   |   | |
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Mr H
I have bought spray bottle as suggested by you and will give the matrix wash a go. I was wondering if I should set the dryer running on 10 mins time dry which uses no heat or compressor simply air - much like a cool down phase so that the matrix sump pump is active to pump out the water that i am spraying in? Also how much do you reckon I can safely spray in there in one go - 500ml? Also you mentioned an LG heatpump washer dryer -can you point me toward this - I can only find the eco hybrids which use water or air as coolant for the condenser Thanks 👍🏻 |
Post# 1012886 , Reply# 17   11/1/2018 at 09:17 (1,975 days old) by suds (Brisbane, Australia)   |   | |
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Post# 1012980 , Reply# 18   11/2/2018 at 05:08 (1,974 days old) by suds (Brisbane, Australia)   |   | |
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Thanks H for the link to the LG - now that’s something hat really peaks my interest - a large capacity heatpump washer dryer! 78L drum yes?- that will wash and dry the average 3kg load v v nicely. Is one able to get it without that silly swirly fishbowl pedestal washer ? It’s auto dose only ? It should be fairly easy to import one from Germany , replace the plug and install no? 🤔
I’m planning to clean the matrix tonight - will take before and after pics :) |
Post# 1013101 , Reply# 20   11/3/2018 at 08:41 (1,973 days old) by suds (Brisbane, Australia)   |   | |
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Ok so as instructed by H I bought a spray bottle and sprayed thru 2L of water in about 8 tranches - looks a lot better - let’s hope it works better too! . 4 pics per vacuum , post vacuum and 2 post wash - lots of yibbles fell down and were pumped out - wish I had asked the question long ago! Such a simple fix 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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