Good washing machine, decent features
4/5
This is generally a decent washing machine, we needed the largest drum size possible that could still fit into a cupboard in an open plan kitchen, this fits the bill.
Positives: -
- The drum size is decent and can fit a lot in for an integrated washing machine.
- There are a decent number of programs, I have like most people only used the fast wash so far which is really good, you can adjust the temperature, spin speed etc separately, and the fastest spin 1400 will work on the quick wash. Some Beko models the fastest spin doesn’t work on the quick wash, it’s restricted to 1200, this model does allow the 1400 spin to be used with the quick wash which is great. There’s also a button to shorten the wash to a super-fast 15min (It’s more like 25min in reality) still useful though if you need an item of clothing fast.
- You can add clothes to the wash when the lock sign goes off (when the water line is below the door), I’ve not tried this but apparently it is a feature.
- There’s a clear door so you can see if you’ve accidentally put a pink sock in with your whites!
Negatives
- It is noisier than I anticipated, this machine replaced a 15-year-old Beko washer which was pretty noisy (but just kept going), this one is actually noisier when filling and spinning, it is quieter when washing though, you barely notice it on mid cycle.
- Like many washing machines the countdown timer lies, the fast wash which is 28 minutes on the clock is more like 39 minutes.
- The spin is only 1400 which in my opinion isn’t fast enough for towels, I did know it was only 1400 before purchasing though, there is a 15min spin cycle so I put towels on for an extra spin, a little annoying but I can still do a full load of towels in just under an hour.
We haven’t used the app to connect to our phones and we are yet to fit a door to the front so can’t comment that. I was a little disappointed with the noise and spin for the first couple of days, but I’ve got used to it now and think we made the right decision choosing a reliable brand over a fancier model by a less known brand. Only time will tell how long it lasts being used by a family of 5 with 3 young children.