Beko DV6120X / DV7220X

Great Dryer – This unit works great on heavy duty fabric and also delicates too. We use ours for several loads per day every day as we have a big family with some newborns so there is always plenty of laundry to be done. On the delicate setting it doesn't shrink any of your delicate fabrics. There is a freshen up setting that works great with the steam wash… Read more

function of our Beko washer to quickly refresh your clothes that are not dirty enough to warrant a full wash and dry. Every setting works well for what it is set up for and very self explanatory and easy to use.

Great!...except for sheets – So i've had this dryer just under a year now. It replaced an Indesit 6kg vented dryer that was fantastic for many years. I bought this dryer in the height of winter and due to our busy work schedules, being without a dryer was not an option at all. I ducked round to our local Kambo's store with the intention of buying a cheap Simpson 4kg to fill… Read more

the gap until we had saved for a larger capacity machine with more bells and whistles (we are a sucker for them). Saw this 6kg vented Sensor Beko for the same price as the Simpson and it really was no contest. I paid the lady and this little beauty came home with me.

From the start I could not believe the price of this machine was correct for the features we got. I was ready to pay 1000 bucks at a later date for a sensor dryer with a drum light that was 6kgs or more and I got it all for 450 bucks. Bargain.

And it works as it should too! The sensor cycles do a great job as long as we seperate things out into 'like' fabrics (towels with towels, t-shirts with t-shirts). It doesn't like loads with a mix of heavy and light fabrics as it confuses the sensor if the light things dry quicker and start to over-dry the machine will click into cool down and then click off leaving the heavier fabrics still a bit damp to the touch. Luckily we are pretty fussy with how we seperate out our wash loads so thus far it has not been a problem.

The ONLY thing this machine struggles with is Sheets sadly. I have not had one load of sheets come out properly dry yet and have given up trying to dry them in the dryer at all. They come out in a pretty well tied up ball, roasting hot on the outside and cold and still wet on the inside. I think it is because the machine only reverses the drum direction for about 5 seconds which isn't enough to untangle the sheets. Its not a big problem though I just have to make sure I dry the sheets outside.

Overall, this dryer was a bargain and does its job wonderfully well...except on sheets lol.

Happy with my Beko dryer – We are a family of four and we have had this dryer for nearly 4 years and it has not missed a beat and I LOVE the sensor function. We only use it once a week. It is a little noisy and we have an internal laundry and when the door is closed you can hardly hear it so it has not been an issue for us. It is a vented dryer so you must be able to vent… Read more

the hot air via a pipe included with the dryer to the outside and the dryer cannot be hung on the wall. It can leave our towels and hankies in a bit of a twisted mess sometimes but it doesn't bother me.They still fold up fine. The drum in our dryer suddenly stopped working yesterday and with further investigation by my husband discovered that one of the belts, not the big one but a very small one had frayed quite badly and was almost broken through and was not doing its job. It only had a 2 year warranty. He has removed the belt and it appears it is very hard to get one here in Sydney. I have found the exact one on Ebay from the UK, so we may have to purchase one from overseas. With postage it will only cost us a total of $37.00. We are still hopeful to find one here in Sydney. I have always been quite happy with my dryer and it does exactly what I expect it to do.

Fast, Efficient, Quiet - Me and My Washing - We Love Our Beko – This review may seem a little long, but my objective is to give you the type of info I am looking for when I read reviews, but usually cannot find. I have also waited a year to do this review as that gave me a decent time period in which to judge the appliance. After owning 3 very reliable Simpson dryers in 30 years, all of which eventually died… Read more

of old age and hard work after approximately 10 years, I decided to change brands. I have now owned the Beko DV6120X for just on 12 months, having purchased it new on 7 August 2014 after considerable research. It was purchased from Bing Lee in Fyshwick, Canberra for $427.

I had initial reservations about buying the Beko as numerous user reviews rubbished them. But one thing I have learned over the years of reading user appliance reviews is that the majority of user reviews are posted by people who are unhappy with their product. Various statistics indicate that for every negative review or complaint, there are approximately 30 positive reviews or comments that never get published or posted. The majority of user reviews for any brand of any type of appliance I have read before buying something has been negative, which speaks volumes.

After 12 months of use I can say that I am very happy with the Beko. I live in Canberra where drying clothes in winter can be difficult due to the extremely cold weather. We are a family of four, two of whom are teenagers who use copious quantities of clothing. However, we transfer washing straight from the washing machine to the dryer only if we have to, which is not too often. The energy from the sun is free, so use it I say. We hang everything on the line weather permitting or in the garage or house if it is raining. Only when washing is somewhere between 75% dry to feeling 100% dry will we use the dryer. In winter when maximum daytime temps are often less than 10 degrees, it is hard to tell if clothing is damp or just very cold. In this situation it goes into the dryer and usually within 5-10 minutes it is done.

Following this methodology I find the Beko dries surprisingly fast as it really only has to finish the clothes off. There are enough drying options to suit most types of clothing, and so far in one year none of our washing has been damaged by the dryer. Our Simpsons had three different manual temperature selections which I miss on the Beko, but instead it has a selection of three material types - cotton, synthetics or delicates - which seems to regulate the temperature to suit.

For drying options you can also choose from “ready to iron”, “ready to wear” or “extra dry”, all of which I have used and work as described. You also have the option of timer drying. Really, whatever way you wish to choose to dry your washing, the option is there.

For efficiency, I only ever fill the dryer about two thirds full at the most which gives the washing plenty of tumbling space, room for the air to circulate efficiently and helps reduce wrinkling. I also go to the small effort of sorting washing into basic material types before putting it into the dryer. Doing this helps prevent the issue of individual items being over or under dried. For those who think this must take a lot of time, it doesn’t – it takes mere minutes and produces a faster and better outcome. I can get through drying of 3-4 loads of partially dry washing in about an hour or so. I simply sort it roughly as it comes off the line, toss it into the dryer in smallish loads, and it is rare that one dryer load takes more than ten minutes. Many items then come straight out of the dryer and are hung up immediately in the cupboard while still warm and wrinkle free - no ironing required, which helps keep the power bill down a bit too I’d say. A nice feature on the Beko is that if you don’t get your washing out immediately after the cycle finishes, it does a few rotations every few minutes to help reduce wrinkles.

We have a number of 100 percent woollen jumpers which we use during winter, and like all woollen items they stretch and go out of shape after a few wears. After experimenting successfully with it once, I now put the jumpers straight from the washing machine into the dryer and the Beko works a treat drying and shrinking them back to the correct size without damage. Being washed on a wool cycle they contain a lot of water, but they still dry very quickly without any issues.

In response to other complaints I’ve read about Bekos, I make the following comments:

Noisy: No, it is quieter than our 3 Simpsons.

Cycle finished beeper: Yes, I’d say it is intentionally quietish, but it operates at a high frequency. The dryer is in our garage, and I can hear the beeper from our kitchen, which is approximately 15 metres from the dryer with four walls in between, over all the other usual household sounds of TVs and teenagers etc. It often takes a few beeps before I notice it, but it works.

Filter: Like every dryer it extracts lint which is the result of our clothes disintegrating because they get battered around in the washing machine. We use a front loading washing machine so lint isn’t a huge issue, but I still clean the filter every time. Why? Simply the dryer works more efficiently, dries the washing faster and uses far less electricity if the filter is clean. I was a builder for many years and I repaired or rebuilt a number of homes over the years that were damaged or destroyed by fires started by dryers with clogged lint filters. Really, there are many benefits to keeping your filter clean.

Doesn’t dry washing properly: Never been an issue. I’d say don’t over fill the machine, sort clothing into similar material types, leave a bit of tumbling space and pre-dry your washing a bit first. This will help your washing dry better, faster and reduce your power costs immensely.

Reliability: The dryer is mainly used to finish off the drying process, and used for small amounts of fully wet washing. It is used regularly most weeks, but it isn’t really working hard. In 12 months, there have been no problems. If it lasts 5 years I will be happy. Fact: No appliance is designed to last very long these days – shareholders must be kept happy and that only happens if lots of products are sold. Short term lifecycles and built in obsolescence and are now king.

Using any appliance or equipment requires common sense. Read the manual, experiment with it a bit and work out the most efficient and cost effective way to use it. End result, your appliance will be happy and so will you.

Impressed and affordable – I bought this dry as I was on a limited budget but still wanted something with a good energy rating and a decent size. I can't fault it. There's loads of drying cycles to chose from and a alarm to let you know it's finished. ( this can also be silenced)  Show details

Dont buy this dryer – Yes it will dry clothes but it creases them terribly. No point adjusting the settings because you will end up with either dry very creased clothes or slightly damp clothes. It also doesn't respond well to just a couple of items in the dryer, it stops drying even though clothes are still wet. I cant wait for it to break down so I can replace it with another brand.

Product low lifespan – I brought my Beko driver from Bing Lee. At the time I was recommended the brand, I was told it is popular in Europe. To my disappointment the product only last me 4 years and no Warranty cover (only last 2years). This is my only Beko products in the house and I must say even my Samsung washing machine and my parents’ dryer from another brand last… Read more

longer (more than 6years n still running great) than my Beko. I call the technician to check to see what wrong with it and it cost me $120 for him to tell me what wrong with it.. and now I got a quote for just to replace part for $290.00 plus another service fees. The technician say the front panel is faulty..I think it is better to buy a new dryer but never again Beko.. esp if their products only last pass warranty date...and price of repair is equal close to buying a new 1.

It work fine – It take me around 60 mins to dry a big basket of clothes with high heat. If I load 3/4 full of machine, the clothes still wet a lit bit. It run not too noisy like the one I bought before. The only thing i dont like is it make a lot of small fabric further when finishing.  Show details

Quick drying but – I use this for all types of clothes, kids school uniforms, work shirts (M&F) and heaps of sports gear. It works really well but the only draw back is the constant 'wrinkle guard'. Don't know if it's just me, but whatever cycle I put it on it won't just stop when the clothes are dry. Every few minutes it rolls around a few times then stops again. This is frustrating if you want to put it on at night.  Show details

Must have For Winter! – We live in freezing victoria and drying clothes in winter is just about impossible without a dryer. This works admirably and is simple and easy to use. It has a few nifty features that make it better than usual. First up it reverse tumbles which means all the clothes don't end up in a ball, secondly it has an interior light - never seen that in a dryer before an lastly it senses when the clothes are done - yes! Its a good dryer!  Show details

Great dryer – Purchased this dryer as washing was getting on top of me its a great dryer only down fall is sometimes it will tell you it's done when everything is still wet. Bonus is it comes with a silver pipe you can stick out your window/door to stop condensation which we all hate. Very handy appliance to have in your home especially those rainy days  Show details

Really Good Dryer – I have been pleasantly surprised by this dryer. I was so used to not having one before we got this that it took me a while to get used to it. I am pretty keen on it now though! The best way to use it is to finish off half dried clothes and sometimes all it takes is 15 minutes to have everything perfect. The dryer is huge and could take the whole washing load if needed. It seems very strongly built and works well.  Show details

Great Dryer From Beko – I finally agreed to get this last winter and what a difference it made! Warm fluffy towels instead of cold half damp ones for a start. I had not heard of Beko before but the build quality is good and solid and its well designed. It is simple to operate and has worked flawlessly since we have had it. It was excellent value and provided it keeps running without issue, then I will be happy.  Show details

Fabulous Dryer – We bought this dryer last month. It has been fabulous. great capacity. Plenty of drying options and cycles. Well made and quiet. It was also a great price. It's mostly used for finishing the drying id still a bit damp. I would definitely recommend this clothes dryer. It is exceptional value. It was bought from The Electrical Discounter in Underwood Brisbane.  Show details

No more Hanging out on the line – I literally no longer hang my clothes on the line to dry. This Beko clothes dryer is the best value for money dryer out there. It can pack in an incredible 6 kg of clothes. Has some very book features and options for different types of drying. Even auto spins once the dry cycle is finished to prevent creasing.  Show details

Excellent budget price dryer – Purchased from Gumtree a year ago for $100. Possibility the best $100 I’ve ever spent. I’ve stacked it on the matching washing machine & it works perfectly. Always use the extra dry setting & add 20 mins at the end if required. Like the washing machine it reminds me of a cheap Kmart kettle but is a budget model. I highly recommend this dryer.  Show details

Love it highly recommend – The dryer is fantastic. Its super quiet and gets the job done, ive had a few dryers over the years and this is the best I have ever used. Sleek and looks good and is great on power and water. Love the light so you can see inside for any pesky hiding socks  Show details

Needed every day – It is a great machine with that all9ws you to dry your clothes and or linen to what you need. Ready to iron or extra dry. Has a handy light inside that allows you to see if it has missed anything while taking it out. It is also large enough for a family of 5  Show details

Good and quiet – I love the style of this dryer. It is very quiet and drys the clothes quiet fast. It is not loud and runs smoothly. My previous 7 kg didnt seem to fit as much as this one does. It drys the clothes fast and all the way through. Inly bad thing is once the cycle finishes the light stays on..  Show details

Fabulous dryer even though I've never heard of Beko, I recommend it – This dryer is fabulous. I'm surprised how quick and quiet it is. My old Hoover must have been 20 or more years old, so replacing it was difficult. I'd never heard of Beko but with so many new brands on the market these days just took a chance, plus the price suited my pension  Show details

Delusion – I am very disappointed more with the previous reviews written on this product than anything. As always, i checked to see what other people thought before i bought. I can't believe we are talking about the same product. It is a DUD - DUD DUD. takes forever to dry......and the creases, my goodness and the list goes on but i can't be stuffed bothering. I hope i have saved someone money by my efforts.  Show details

Excellent Dryer – Recently replaced my old dryer with this Beko model. Absolutely love this dryer. Love that it is a sensor dryer. Definitely economical power wise and also very fast to dry. Easy to clean and very quiet. This Beko dryer was also a great price when I was comparing with other ranges.  Show details

Changed my life for the better efficient quiet and I don't waste time !! – I would give this 100 stars if I could bar the internal light buggering itself in the first month of purchase. Everything else 1 year on is absolutely perfect bar the internal light. It goes full strobe mode and nearly puts you in a seizure. Otherwise it's easy to use it hasn't shrunk anything or burnt the house down. It handles delicates through… Read more

to doonas. Hours saved mucking around with things on the line then forgetting them and having to rewash! No more animal hair on anything! Fluffy towels.. what more could you want!

It Works – Just purchased this dryer, and was a little disappointed at first because my clothes didn't dry after a 60 minute cycle. It was a normal load, just clothes and only about half the drum full. I read a few mixed reviews, started getting worried, then actually read the manual (highly recommend that by the way), and now I have a perfectly functional… Read more

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Turns out, the timer settings are for finishing off or just drying things on a low-ish heat for a set amount of time. If you want that super warm static feel of the old dryers, the 'Extra Dry - Cotton' sensor setting is what you want. Cotton ones use high heat, synthetics normal heat and delicates low heat. I figured I could just use the timer like I was used to but 5 minutes of my time learning what the bells and whistles do really paid off. Four stars because I have only had it a day, but so far so good.

Great product, very sturdy – Great dryer. Good for getting pet hair off towels and bedding, easy clean lint filter. Good for baby items with freshen up setting. Great price compared to others of the same level. Only negative is that it's not very energy efficient and it takes about 1 hr 40 mins to dry a regular load.  Show details

Avoid if you want to dry clothes. Get one if you like untangling balls of clothing – Bought this based on seller's recommendation. Sadly, it doesn't dry anything well as it rolls all clothes into a tight ball, leaving a tangled, wet lump for you to sort out. Service call revealed that the drum operation is built so that it only turns in one direction, with no reversing cycle, so you are guaranteed tangled balls of clothing every… Read more

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Go for F&P or even a cheap Westinghouse. We've got these and they are streets ahead of the Beko.

Good dryer – We have 3 of these dryers for an Airbnb setup where we dry bedding for 20+ guests. We've been using these dryers (a lot) and they haven't missed a beat after 12 months. They can sometimes tumble linen into a ball (as they only tumble one way) but we found the more you put into them, the better they work.  Show details

48 days out of warranty the door latch is broken – Unusable after just over 1 year as the door will no longer latch closed. We are about to go back to the place of purchase where we paid $470 to seek a refund. Have a Beko dishwasher that is proving to have similar quality issues with the drawers constantly breaking, the parts for a cracked door (arrived in box cracked) panel took 3 months to be… Read more

delivered and in the end Beko offered a full replacement machine (I should have know then). I would not recommend this brand after our experiences over the last year. Sorry Beko but you seem to be cutting quality corners.

Totally Useless. Asking for Refund – Will not dry linen. Rolls into balls and stops when still damp. Poor product design. Thermostat not adjustable by service agent. Takes all day to dry one load of bed linen. Only works if one sheet at a time. Certainly not 6kg of them. Not fit for purpose. Look elsewhere.

Noisy, slow and leaves sheets in a wet ball – It looks fine, however, I find it really noisy, at least where it needs to be in our home. It's slow and needs regular care and cleaning to keep it working efficiently. It leaves sheets in a ball, what's with that and takes nearly 3 hours to achieve that. All in all, really unhappy with it.

Reliable results – Handles all types of clothing and sensor function works well.