Beko Heat Pump Dryer
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Beko makes some nice appliances
This dryer (or a very similar one) was rated a Best Buy by our consumer magazine. Only negative point was the rather difficult to clean filter.
This dryer (or a very similar one) was rated a Best Buy by our consumer magazine. Only negative point was the rather difficult to clean filter.
And ditto to what Chris said!
I was very disappointed to discover the Bosch machine was non-reversing. It was a bit of a surprise as it's a very high -spec machine in other respects.
The other minor issue is the control knob doesn't seem well designed. it doesn't quite line-up with the programmes. I think this is a problem with Bosch in general though. I always find their control knobs are a bit like a not quite right copy of Miele's Novotronic rotary controls.
The other minor issue is the control knob doesn't seem well designed. it doesn't quite line-up with the programmes. I think this is a problem with Bosch in general though. I always find their control knobs are a bit like a not quite right copy of Miele's Novotronic rotary controls.
Hey Al
Nice new toy
Having just done a giant leap myself from a basic, 2 heat setting , front venting dryer (which dimmed the lights of the neighbourhood when switched on - a electricity hog) to the altogether more civilised and environmentally friendly heat pump dryer it would be nice too see how you get on with it. I like the look of the smooth drum and was surprised to see only 2 paddles. I selected heat pump despite the initial cost as I love tumble dried laundry but had issues with electricity usage on both my previous vented dryer and the drying component of previous washer dryer which made things very hot whilst drying, I would always opt for the lower heat setting even on the sturdiest laundry. I find myself cleaning mine's filter after every use ( quite amazed at how much comes off the clothes each time) to keep maximum efficiency and it takes less than a minute so it's not a chore, seems to be a similar setup to your new Beko.
Happy tumbling!
Brendon
Nice new toy
Having just done a giant leap myself from a basic, 2 heat setting , front venting dryer (which dimmed the lights of the neighbourhood when switched on - a electricity hog) to the altogether more civilised and environmentally friendly heat pump dryer it would be nice too see how you get on with it. I like the look of the smooth drum and was surprised to see only 2 paddles. I selected heat pump despite the initial cost as I love tumble dried laundry but had issues with electricity usage on both my previous vented dryer and the drying component of previous washer dryer which made things very hot whilst drying, I would always opt for the lower heat setting even on the sturdiest laundry. I find myself cleaning mine's filter after every use ( quite amazed at how much comes off the clothes each time) to keep maximum efficiency and it takes less than a minute so it's not a chore, seems to be a similar setup to your new Beko.
Happy tumbling!
Brendon
Filters
Its going to be interesting to see over the next few years how the heat pump dryers fare, while the pump is energy saving it will be all down to the filters and filteration, I cant work out if its best to have the fine secondary filters or to have the Bosch self cleaning )but does that mean some fine dust is getting through to the exchanger and that it needs to be flushed, its the home maintenance of these parts that are going to be the longevity issue...
Its going to be interesting to see over the next few years how the heat pump dryers fare, while the pump is energy saving it will be all down to the filters and filteration, I cant work out if its best to have the fine secondary filters or to have the Bosch self cleaning )but does that mean some fine dust is getting through to the exchanger and that it needs to be flushed, its the home maintenance of these parts that are going to be the longevity issue...
Hey...
Here's a pic of my heat pump's er...what would I call it .."radiator" where the air first comes into contact after passing thought the 2 filters, I would have expected to see a third filter of sorts like a cloth or something, I'm not sure it is visible but there seems to be some build up on there which mostly removes with vacuum's brush attachment, hence my previous query about the self cleaning condensers ability to flush it all away. I suppose with regular flushing it should be fine. Does anyone think I could insert some sort of 3rd filter to catch more fluff? I have seen others on here have a black dense sponge like fabric filter of sorts..
Here's a pic of my heat pump's er...what would I call it .."radiator" where the air first comes into contact after passing thought the 2 filters, I would have expected to see a third filter of sorts like a cloth or something, I'm not sure it is visible but there seems to be some build up on there which mostly removes with vacuum's brush attachment, hence my previous query about the self cleaning condensers ability to flush it all away. I suppose with regular flushing it should be fine. Does anyone think I could insert some sort of 3rd filter to catch more fluff? I have seen others on here have a black dense sponge like fabric filter of sorts..
Better....
Pic...
Pic...
Beko
Al, how many filters does the Beko have?, after the door filter does it have another fine filter then the black sponge like pad? and then another one in front of the condenser tubes?
Al, how many filters does the Beko have?, after the door filter does it have another fine filter then the black sponge like pad? and then another one in front of the condenser tubes?
Filters
Just the two Mike, the "normal" one in the door and the other black sponge one on the lower LH side of the machine and thats it. The sponge filter needs to be cleaned every five loads - I was surprised by how much it trapped, more than I thought just by looking at it.
Al
Just the two Mike, the "normal" one in the door and the other black sponge one on the lower LH side of the machine and thats it. The sponge filter needs to be cleaned every five loads - I was surprised by how much it trapped, more than I thought just by looking at it.
Al
AEG
Hi Brendon, can you take another picture further back or wider , I cant work out what the carrier looks like, so yours has the door filter, then a another fine filter and then the black sponge pad?
Is it me or does there appear to be more FINE POWDER RESIDUE with the heat pump dryers, or does a normal condenser somehow keep it in the water etc??
Or does the heat pump do such a good job of getting rid of all the moisture that its seperating the fine powder from the water??
Thinking about it even when the loads are dry in a condenser, the workings of the dryer are still moist or wet whereas the Heat Pump dryers appear not to be so!!
Hi Brendon, can you take another picture further back or wider , I cant work out what the carrier looks like, so yours has the door filter, then a another fine filter and then the black sponge pad?
Is it me or does there appear to be more FINE POWDER RESIDUE with the heat pump dryers, or does a normal condenser somehow keep it in the water etc??
Or does the heat pump do such a good job of getting rid of all the moisture that its seperating the fine powder from the water??
Thinking about it even when the loads are dry in a condenser, the workings of the dryer are still moist or wet whereas the Heat Pump dryers appear not to be so!!
Filters....
Mike! Pics as requested. Here's the further back view
Mike! Pics as requested. Here's the further back view
Cont...
The filters closed....
The filters closed....
Cont...
Filters open....they seem to have the same density to the mesh oddly enough
Filters open....they seem to have the same density to the mesh oddly enough
Lastly...
...there's a dinky microfilter which slots into the bottom - that's it no black sponge or similar...
...there's a dinky microfilter which slots into the bottom - that's it no black sponge or similar...
Lol...
...whilst taking these pics the whole family decided to take part,
...whilst taking these pics the whole family decided to take part,
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AEG
Thanks for clarifying with the pics Brendon, lets hope these heat pump systems are easier to maintain than condensors...
Great to see your little cuties as well, do they run away when on spin or like the heat from the dryer??
Thanks for clarifying with the pics Brendon, lets hope these heat pump systems are easier to maintain than condensors...
Great to see your little cuties as well, do they run away when on spin or like the heat from the dryer??
richardc1983
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Mine comes tmrw (Friday)
mikeklondon
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Your New Dryer
Nice looking machine AL, I wish you well and look forward to an update on how you find it when you have been using it for a while, I bet you’ll find you use a lot of the programs later
Nice looking machine AL, I wish you well and look forward to an update on how you find it when you have been using it for a while, I bet you’ll find you use a lot of the programs later
richardc1983
Well-known member
Sorry to rekindle an old thread!
Ive had the dryer now nearlly a year. Warranty nearly up but a question for you. When your drying bedding consting of 4 pillow cases, fitted sheet and duvet cover I find this dryer tangles them all up into a ball... Thats also ensuring that the buttons to the duvet are fastened so things don't go inside, they still roll into a big solid ball.
I expect the issue is because its only got 2 drum paddles or the fact the reverse tumble only lasts literally 5 seconds before going forward again.
Have you had this issue?
Ive had the dryer now nearlly a year. Warranty nearly up but a question for you. When your drying bedding consting of 4 pillow cases, fitted sheet and duvet cover I find this dryer tangles them all up into a ball... Thats also ensuring that the buttons to the duvet are fastened so things don't go inside, they still roll into a big solid ball.
I expect the issue is because its only got 2 drum paddles or the fact the reverse tumble only lasts literally 5 seconds before going forward again.
Have you had this issue?
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