Beko HPD24414W Dryer Review

About the Beko HPD24414W

• Dimensions: 33” x 23.6” x 22.8” (H x W x D)
• Capacity: 4.5-cubic-foot capacity
• Finishes: White
• Cycles: Normal / Regular cotton, Permanent press, Delicates, Bulky / Large Items, Air Fluff / No Heat, Jeans, Baby Sanitize, Silent Program, Fitness Wear, Quick Dry, Timed Dry, Download Cycle, Gentle Care, Easy Iron
• Cycle options: 3 levels of steam for Easy Iron and Gentle Care cycles, Steam, Anti-Creasing, Low Temp mode, 4 dryness levels
• Special features: Auto-fills steam reservoir, steam modes, time remaining display, drum light, HomeWhiz app, remote controls through app, downloadable cycles
• ADA compliant: No
• Matching washer: Beko WFTV10733XC
• Stackable: Yes
• Energy Star rated: Yes, Energy Star Most Efficient 2023
• User manual: Beko HPD24414W User Manual

Because it is ventless, the Beko HPD24414W compact front-load dryer will install anywhere in the home, without an exhaust vent, and its small 33-inch by 23.6-inch frame means it might even be able to fit under a kitchen counter. Even with that small size, it features 4.5 cubic feet of drum capacity.

The dryer features 15 cycles with multiple cycle options. These include a low temperature mode, adjustable steam levels on the Easy Iron and Gentle Care cycles and four dryness levels. Its delayed start setting can be set for up to 24 hours.

The Beko ventless dryer has a few special and smart features. These include the ability to steam, as well as replenish its steam reservoir with condensation from dry cycles, HomeWhiz app connectivity that lets you control your dryer through your phone, downloadable cycles, and an advanced filter system.

Heat pump technology makes it highly energy efficient, far more so than a conventional dryer or even a regular condensing dryer.

What we like

It has more cycles for everyone’s style

With a whopping 15 cycles plus lots of tweaks that you can use to customize these cycles to your needs, this Beko ventless dryer is extremely versatile. If it doesn’t already have a cycle that’s just right for your needs, you’ll be able to program it with the device’s cycle options.

This host of cycles is also easily usable, via controls that we found to be simple and responsive.

Its cycles do a good job—especially for a ventless dryer

Such a profusion of cycle options could be a pain in a dryer that isn’t accomplished at drying clothes. But we found that the Beko did a good job with most of the cycles we tested.

As with all ventless dryers, it did take longer to get the job done than a traditional vented dryer, but this comes with the territory. Often with the Beko—like other ventless dryers—a simple shake off and a few minutes spread across the bed should be enough to remove any excess condensation from garments.

The Bulky/Large Items cycle was the only cycle we tested to hit 100% dry, taking 227 minutes and hitting 151°F. However, the Mix cycle got to 98% dry at 173 minutes, peaking at 135°F. The Quick cycle won’t dry as thoroughly on a first pass, but it still hits 82% dry at 48 minutes. If you’re after a setting that’s gentler on clothes, Gentle Care also did a great job, at 96% dry in 95 minutes.

It is extremely efficient

Heat pump clothes dryers are known for efficiency. Indeed, this is a major reason these electric dryers command higher than average prices. However, the Beko HPD24414W stands out even among heat pump dryers.

This model won the Energy Star Certified Most Efficient award in 2023. This means you will see a significant amount of energy saved, especially when compared to vented counterparts.

Install it anywhere

We love that ventless dryers can be installed throughout the home, and this one’s compact size makes it especially versatile—no water or exhaust hookup needed. Stack it on top of its paired washer and install both in a closet or fit these under counter space in the kitchen.

It has some innovative features

There’s a lot that’s future-forward about the Beko, but there are two features here that stick out as especially so.

First, we’ve already made mention of this, but we like that the steam feature draws water from a reservoir that’s filled with condensation captured from drying. This means you can use steam without a water hookup. You’ll have to wait till after you’ve run the dryer a couple times.

Second, the dryer features a sturdy lint trap with a second filter. Both are accessible from inside the door of the dryer.

This second trap features a very fine mesh that will weed out finer lint and other particles.

Additionally, you’ll need to clean a second filter which is located by the evaporator. This should be done every six months.

What we don’t like

The cycle times may mislead you

As with other ventless dryers the Beko HPD24414W takes a long time to dry—often hours longer than a regular dryer. As stated before, this comes with the territory. It will be made up for by the category's innate perks (if they appeal to you), it’s a trade-off you’ll have to decide the value of. However, the Beko also does something weird: It alters the cycle's start time shown in the app.

This issue doesn’t get in the way of performance, but we do find it annoying and a bit strange. For many of its cycles, the dryer will give you a time estimate of how long you can expect it to run. These estimates tend to be rather optimistic, and often adjust during the cycle based on sensor feedback. For example we found that the Bulky/Large Items cycle adjusted its time estimate multiple times throughout the cycle, amending the countdown each time.

This is all par for the course with ventless dryers and other dryers that use sensors.

What’s odd here is that the Beko doesn’t just add time onto the cycle based on what its sensors tell it, it also alters its record of when you started the cycle. This might be a glitch in the app, but in order to keep the projected cycle time, the app changes the original start time in a way that’s out of keeping with reality. As the cycle time increases, the dryer seems to pretend that you started the cycle later than you did in order to maintain its initial time projection.

Timed dry was the only type of cycle we didn’t see do this.

This complaint doesn’t much affect how most folks will use the machine. Still, it’s strange and a little annoying. In the end it leads to our second complaint.

The app isn’t the best

While there’s a lot to love about the Beko HPD24414W, the app isn’t its most standout feature. The app does provide useful functionality like downloadable features but has some jankiness.

The above cycle timing issue is one of its awkward moments. Overall, Reviewed's lab technician Beckett Dubay found it to feel “a little clunky/unintuitive compared to some others.”

It has a few user-interface oddities

The Beko’s delay cycle works in a different way from most. It gives you delay options up to 24 hours. When you set the delay, rather than telling the machine when you’d like to start your load, this machine asks you to set when you’d like your load to finish.

For example, if you set a delay cycle of four hours, the machine will aim to finish your load at the four-hour mark, rather than beginning at four hours. For many users this feature could actually be a perk. But it’s non-standard enough that we felt we needed to note it.

Finally, this machine is truly small. While it’s made to stack on top of a washer, it’s not currently compatible with a pedestal, and taller people as well as the disabled may find it uncomfortably or prohibitively low to the ground.

Warranty

Beko includes a full two-year warranty with this machine. This standout warranty goes well beyond many other brands and proves Beko is willing to stand by this ventless unit.

Should you buy the Beko HPD24414W?

Yes, if you’re in the market for a ventless dryer, it’s the best we’ve seen

The Beko HPD24414W has so much going for it. Ventless and compact, it’s actually the best dryer we’ve seen in both categories. Able to fit in a closet or under a counter and install in places without a water hookup or exhaust vent, this is a truly capable appliance with a small footprint.

If you’re deciding between a ventless dryer and vented dryer the decision will likely come down to your habits. This device will ask you to approach it with a different mindset. For folks who want to do five loads of laundry on Sunday afternoon, this won’t be a good choice. However, for folks who need to prioritize space, this device makes drying laundry carefree.

Finally, the Beko’s efficiency and advanced technology will appeal to folks who want a device that puts less stress on both the environment and their energy bills. If you’re in the market for a ventless dryer in the upper-mid price range, this is the one.

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