The Beko BMN3T3823W is an 8 kg heat pump tumble dryer in white. It suits a household that tumble dries most weeks and wants lower running costs than a standard condenser dryer, with energy class A++. Sensor programmes stop when the laundry is dry, so it isn't over-dried.

Drying

A heat pump reuses warm air and dries at a lower temperature, which Beko says is gentler on fabrics and uses less energy than a condenser dryer without one. On the standard cotton programme (Cottons Cupboard Dry) a full load uses 1.95 kWh and takes 197 min; a half load uses 1.08 kWh and takes 125 min. Annual consumption is 236.0 kWh. Condensation efficiency is class B at 81 %, and the dryer is rated at 64 dB(A). A reverse action drum turns both ways to help the load dry evenly, and a drum light shows up small items left behind.

Programmes and controls

LED progress lights and a time remaining display let you follow each cycle. The 15 programmes are:

• Cottons, Cotton Eco Dry, Synthetics, Mix and Towel
• Outdoor/Sports (Goretex), Freshen up, GentleCare, Shirts and Jeans
• Bedding, Down Wear and Hygienic Drying
• Time programmes and Xpress Super Short

A time delay of up to 24 h lets you set the finish for later, and the automatic anti-creasing function keeps turning the load for up to 2 hours at the end. Indicator lights tell you when the water tank is full and the filter needs cleaning, the child lock works electronically, and the end-of-cycle buzzer can be switched off. Beko says the door has been tested to open and close 20,000 times.

Size and installation

The dryer measures 846 x 598 x 545 mm (H x W x D) and weighs 41 kg. The water tank sits at the top, or you can connect the supplied hose to a drain pipe so there is no tank to empty. It draws 900 W and needs a room of at least 5 °C.