IF you need appliances AND you want something that looks good
BUT you want to keep your costs down, you should consider Beko.
Hi, I’m Elyse with Designer Appliances, the only store that makes it our job to take the stress
out of appliance shopping. We’ve helped thousands of customers in
New York and New Jersey build their dream kitchen. Never heard of Beko?
I’m here to explain what it’s all about and help you decide if it’s right for you.
Have a question before we get started? Comment below.
Beko’s been around for almost 70 years and is sold in more than 140 countries. In fact,
the Turkish company is the fastest growing appliance brand in Europe. In the UK, France,
and Poland, it’s number one. The company says 400 million households currently use a Beko appliance.
Beko’s been in the U.S. now for over four years. It’s aiming to stand out
among household name brands like GE, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, and KitchenAid.
Yes, but will you love it? Here’s where we at DA play Matchmaker:
Beko’s ideal for you if: - You need good looking,
high quality appliances that are affordable. You can get a complete,
modern kitchen for a great price from Beko. - You need an appliance that works well,
and you need it NOW. Good availability means you can replace your broken
down dishwasher, fridge, or stove STAT. - Tech flourishes like WiFi don’t matter to you.
- You want extra peace of mind about repairs. Beko offers a two-year
warranty—double that of many of its competitors. - You care about sustainability. For Beko,
it’s a core value. When a big global manufacturer does this, it has a real impact.
Beko is upcycling ocean-bound plastics, sourcing materials in earth-friendly ways,
and investing in technologies that ensure their products use less water and energy.
Beko might not be the best fit for you if: - You’re looking for high-end appliances you
can name drop when friends come over. Beko’s not that well known here yet,
and even so, it’s not trying to be a luxury brand. - You want to keep tabs on your appliances on your
phone. Remember: There’s no WiFi on most models. - You hate the sound of a fridge humming.
Look around online and you’ll see that some Beko fridges get called
out for being loud. We haven’t experienced that, but it’s something to note.
We’re moving on to Beko’s products, but we have your back. Post any
questions you have in the comments, and we’ll get you an expert answer.
We’re now going to run through four categories of Beko products:
refrigeration, cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
First up, refrigeration. Beko makes top freezer, bottom freezer, side by side, and French door
fridges. Its 28-inch top freezer models are for rental apartments and builders; they’re basic
and get the job done. You’ll want to start looking at its more stylish and modern 24, 27, and 30 inch
bottom freezer refrigerators. We like how space efficient they are; it’s convenient to see all
your fresh food at eye level. For larger kitchens and families with kids, the 36-inch French door,
four-door, or side-by-side fridges work great. They’re a standard size, so they’ll fit into
any older fridge’s slot. Beko also makes 22, 24, and 30 inch built-in refrigerators for
city apartment dwellers, which are a great low cost replacement for older high-end fridges.
Feature wise, Beko fridges are low on gimmicks and high on functionality. They don’t have WiFi.
You can opt for an ice maker or not. The tech elements all have one goal—and it’s not to impress
gadget nerds. It’s to make your food last longer. The produce drawers have lighting that’s designed
to keep photosynthesis going. Remember from biology? That’s how plants make energy.
Beko says this preserves the vitamin C and crispness of fruits and veggies for up to 30 days.
Its fridges also have an ion-based air filter system
to stay smelling fresh and a dual cooling system for quicker chilling and better humidity control.
Looking for a freezer for your basement or garage? Beko makes those too. Its 28-inch freezers
are garage-ready, meaning they can hold a steady internal temp even when it’s 5 OR 105 degrees out.
Next up, cooking appliances. Beko makes ranges, cooktops, wall ovens, microwaves, and hoods.
For ranges, Beko offers two looks at two price levels:
more expensive and commanding pro-style ranges and less expensive slide-in ranges,
which run on the smaller side at 24 to 30 inches and can work well in city apartments.
Typically, affordable slide-in ranges in the U.S. aren’t terribly chic—you’ll
often find yourself stuck with a 1970s-like backguard and dated display. The benefit of
a Beko range is that it’s affordable and modern design-wise, not to mention that
it’ll give you super solid performance. Expect to spend between $1,000 and $2,600.
For about $1,000 more, Spend a bit more, and you can get a pro-style range that elevates
your kitchen right away. Love to bake? Consider splurging on a dual fuel one—it
has an electric oven that’s optimal for baking and a gas cooktop.
If gas isn’t an option for you, we like induction. The smooth glass cooktop heats
up and responds much faster than a slow electric one, and it’s super easy to clean.
If you want a separate cooktop and oven,
you can get a 24, 30, or 36 inch gas cooktop with up to five gas burners.
We like how Beko’s burners automatically reignite (it’s a helpful safety feature) and how the
continuous grates make it easy to slide pots and pans around. Need to go electric? Beko’s 24
and 30 inch electric cooktops have four burners, touch controls, and visible heat indicators. Its
induction options are bigger and even better, at 30 and 36 inches and with four to five cook zones.
To go with it, you’ll want a wall oven. Beko makes 24
and 30 inch stainless steel single oven options.
If you need a microwave, Beko makes a standard size over the range microwave,
or a 24” microwave drawer. We’re fans of the drawer, since it frees up counter space and
lets you go for more powerful ventilation. It also comes with a flush install kit—you
don’t have to buy that separately. We hear from customers that they prefer this fit and
finish to other drawers. Not to mention you get Beko’s great two year warranty.
Speaking of which, Beko makes 30-inch range hoods to match all its ranges.
Want to see Beko appliances in real kitchens?
Check out our Instagram @designerappliances, where you’ll find plenty of real home inspiration.
Now we’ve got dishwashers, which is where we think Beko really shines.
We truly love Beko’s dishwashers. In our opinion, they’re the brand’s standout product.
They clean extremely well—comparable to Bosch, but for a lower price. Thanks to a recent innovation
called Corner Intense, the spray arms rotate on a moveable axis, not just around in a circle, so the
jets of water work the tub. According to Beko, it gives you a better clean using less than half the
water and two-thirds the energy of a traditional dishwasher. There are also pressurized, dedicated
jets to spray inside bottles and jars. And we like how the specially designed filter rinses itself—so
you have to take it out and clean it that much less often.
The kicker is Beko dishwashers are super quiet too, running at just 39 to 48 decibels—like
a Bosch, they’re so silent they project a light onto your floor to tell you they’re on.
We’ve personally tested the 38 series at home, and even the perfectionists among us
love how they perform. The only thing that’s not quite as high quality as a Miele or Bosch is the
construction of the third rack. But you’re going to get crystal clean dishes for sure.
Beko’s newest 39 Series has an exciting new feature on par with those brands too:
a SelfDry mode with an auto-open door, to help your dishes get bone dry. Some of them have WiFi
as well. We love an auto-open door, because it really does boost the drying performance of your
dishwasher. WiFi, in our opinion, is more of a frill than a convenience, at least right now.
The company’s also got an automatic dispenser that works with any liquid detergent—another
convenience we really like. It’s available in Europe, but not in the U.S.—yet.
You won’t find all these features on Beko’s basic entry level dishwashers,
in the $500 range, but you’ll start seeing them around $800 and up.
On to washers and dryers. Beko’s are compact,
so they’re competing with Bosch, LG, and Asko. The washers come in two sizes—one
lets you fit slightly more. What we took note of is the 1400 RPM spin speed. That’s as fast as a
Miele—it gets clothes much drier than most other washers do, so they take less time in the dryer.
There’s also a nifty Pet Hair Removal function—so go ahead and toss in that dog bed.
Beko’s matching compact dryers are unique, since you can get a vented or ventless heat
pump version. That means there’s an option for you whether or not you can run a vent to
the outside of your home. And they have sensor technology so they don’t run any
longer than necessary to dry your stuff. The only downside? They don’t have steam.
Beko is always innovating sustainable options.
Right now, it’s getting ready to roll out appliances with parts made of recycled materials.
Its EcoTub washing machine and dryer each contain parts made of 60 recycled plastic bottles.
Since it started developing them in 2017, Beko says it has recycled 58 million bottles.
It’s also coming out with the EcoFiber oven. It’s made of a material Beko created
from recycled fishnets and industrial thread.
Heard of any other appliance companies doing that? We think it really sets Beko apart.
I hope I’ve given you a good idea what Beko’s all about. If you’re in New York or New Jersey
and want to learn more, come see us. Not local? Leave your questions in the comments.
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