How well does the BEKO RecycledTub WTK104121 washing machine clean and spin?
The BEKO RecycledTub’s 15 programmes include everything from Eco, Hand Wash and Delicates to Sports, Duvet and Shirts. There’s also a Super Quick setting, which takes just 14 minutes to wash a 2kg load of laundry - ideal if you need to get your child’s school uniform washed and dry at the last minute.
We particularly like the Anti Allergy programme, which is endorsed by the charity Allergy UK. According to the manufacturer, the setting “helps to reduce the amount of allergens in your laundry, dealing with everything from cat and dog hair to pollen and bacteria,” This is ideal if you have allergy sufferers in the family, especially young children who may be more susceptible to flare-ups caused by allergens.
Parents in particular will also like the StainExpert setting, which is handy for tackling up to 24 different types of stains, ranging from food and drink spillages to dirty PE kit.
Georgina says, “I have mostly used the Synthetics programme and the Quick Wash, which I really like, as well as the Fast+ function,” which, according to BEKO, “shortens the duration of the wash programmes by up to 55%.”
She adds, “The Quick Wash cleans well in a short time as it's only 30 minutes. While I haven't had any stubborn stains on clothing, the machine does get rid of muskiness on clothing so that they smell fresh. It cleans towels and bedding well and the spin is also good.”
The BEKO RecycledTub WTK104121 successfully rinses 4.9g per kg and has a maximum spin speed of 1400rpm, however the spin rating is only at a ‘B'.
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Is it energy-efficient?
With a ‘B’ energy rating and using 0.59kWh of energy per cycle, the BEKO RecycledTub WTK104121 isn’t as energy-efficient as other, more expensive washing machines on the market. However, the Eco 40 60 programme allows you to run a wash using the optimal amount of energy.
It uses 52 litres of water per cycle, which is slightly more than the UK average of 48.8, however it automatically reduces the water levels for smaller loads to help you save on your energy and water bills. If reducing your carbon footprint is a priority, up to 10% of the machine’s tub has also been made from recycled plastic bottles.
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Is it noisy?
The BEKO RecycledTub WTK104121 has a noise level of 76dB (a ‘B’ rating), which is higher than other budget washing machines like the 9kg BEKO RecycledTub.
However Georgina says, “It’s fairly quiet when washing and spinning. Even the highest spin cycle is relatively quiet. I could still have a phone call when the spin cycle is on.”