Cleaning and maintenance was the one area the Beko fell short in, with Leanne scoring it three out of five in this department. "The water tank is really easy to empty but the filter not so much. There's a second filter which is a bit laborious to clean.
"The door filter is extremely easy to clean – I clean this every time for safety – however, the bottom filter is a bit fiddly, but it only needs doing every three to six months. It needs removing and rinsing under a tap to get everything out. Things can get stuck in the filter and it's fiddly to get them out."
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How energy efficient is the Beko DTLCE70051W?
With the ongoing cost of living crisis and climate change, energy efficiency is now more important than ever. The Beko DTLCE70051W comes with a B energy rating, which on the surface sounds pretty impressive – however, it's important to note that this is on the old energy rating scale.
Up until 2021, the rating system used letters from A+++ to D, with A+++ being the most energy-efficient grade. The new A-G system is judged slightly different – A now represents the most energy-efficient appliances, while G indicates the least efficient to encourage brands to create more eco-friendly products.
This Beko has been graded B using the old system, which means that it doesn't particularly excel when it comes to energy efficiency. Its annual energy consumption (how much energy it will use per year on average) is quite high too at 504 kWh – for comparison, the Beko B5T4923RW Heat Pump Tumble Dryer's annual consumption is 258.6 kWh, but it's almost £300 more expensive to buy.
All that being said, Leanne reported that she didn't notice a difference in her energy consumption when using the dryer.
Key specs
Type: Freestanding | Capacity: 7kg | Energy rating: B (on old scale) | Annual energy consumption: 504 kWh | Number of settings: 15 | Noise level: 65dB | Delay timer: Yes | Dimensions: (H)84.6 x (W)59.7 x (D)56.8