Beko and Samsung for compact laundry is a common comparison. It is the only comparison for a vented compact set.
In this article, you will learn about both sets and the advantages and disadvantages of both.
Ultimately, your decision may be more about availability and service than features and reliability.
Let's start with the basics first.
Compact washers and dryers are different from a regular full-size set.
Compact laundry is designed to be 34 inches tall, 24 inches wide, and 24 inches deep to fit in a small closet or even a standard kitchen cabinet.
Compact laundry has the same dimensions as a dishwasher.
The average full size washer is 38 inches tall, 27 inches wide, and 30.58 to 36 inches deep. Unlike full size, you buy compact by the dryer type, not by the washer.
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Most compact laundry is sold ventless, not vented outside your house like full-size pairs.
Developers use compact laundry, so they don't have to drill holes in their buildings for dryer vents.
It also helps with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certifications because the air isn't infiltrated back into their building.
You may like ventless because any space with water and power can be a laundry space without having to vent even on interior walls.
Is Junior going off to college? Turn his closet into a laundry room. All you need is power and water.
Below are the three types of compact dryers.
Heat pumps will also save you money. We have other in-depth articles about how heat pump technology works.
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The pandemic and the subsequent supply chain issues like (pick your favorite: port issues, component issues, container issues, freak weather incidents, trucking, and warehouse issues) have disrupted how you buy every product from baby formula to cars.
Appliances have been affected perhaps more than any other product. With these issues, the industry has experienced unprecedented demand.
You will learn the differences between Beko and Samsung. However, consider which one you can buy in a reasonable amount of time first.
The figures below are based on a minimum of 150 compact washers sold and a total sample of over 1,700 units.
Compact Washer Reliability for December 2020 to October 2021
| Service Rates | |
| Bosch | 2.1% |
| Samsung | 4.5% |
| Beko | 5.8% |
| Miele | 7.1% |
| Grand Total | 5.6% |
I always start here and encourage you to look at reliability before you buy an appliance.
In this instance, a difference of 1.3% is not significant enough to decide on either brand.
However, service is an issue in this industry.
It's not like buying a car where every dealer has a service department. In the appliance world, maybe 5% have significant service departments.
Check for available service before you buy any appliance.
Then check if they can repair compact washer or dryer. Compact laundry is highly technical, with few technicians available to repair it.
Both have good service rates below the average. Their products work. That's great.
However, what happens when you do have an issue? Both do not operate service departments.
So, before you buy, find out who can service your compact laundry in your area.
Some areas will be better than others, so Google repair services where you live.
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Beko is a Turkish brand.
Somehow, they have been strangely unaffected by the supply chain issues.
In compact washers and dryers, they have been leaders in innovation, with the first ventless heat pump dryer imported into the US and the first UL-approved vented compact dryer.
Then again, Beko focuses on compact washers and dryers. They do not manufacture a full-size set.
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You know Samsung for its phones. However, you probably didn't know it's the number one selling appliance brand in the US climbing to the top in a relatively short time.
They have done so with beautiful yet functional appliances.
This compact laundry set is excellent.
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Let's compare their key features, with their dimensions being the most important.
Higher RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) spin speeds in your washer equate to less time in your dryer by "spinning" excess water out in the washer.
The average for a top load is 400 RPM. The average front load RPM is 1200 RPM with Miele being the highest at 1600 RPM.
Both have plenty of wash cycles. Beko has 16 while Samsung has 12 in both the washer and dryer.
Both have stainless steel drums with similar electrical requirements.
Steam can help loosen and power out stains. Samsung is one of the few compact washers with steam. Beko does not offer steam.
Wi-Fi and smart functionality have some value in the laundry. You can see the time remaining and receive a push notification when the cycle is complete.
It will save you from constantly checking your washer and dryer
Samsung is Smart enabled, whereas Beko is not.
Learn More: Smart Appliance Buying Guide
Beko is listed as 2.5 cubic feet, whereas Samsung is smaller at 2.2 cubic feet. It's curious because Samsung is 2 inches deeper.
Beko is a better choice for tighter closets and smaller spaces.
Beko has a two-year warranty while Samsung has a one-year warranty.
Both are good choices. As I said in the beginning, they are the only choices for vented laundry.
Samsung will have a few better features with steam and Wi-Fi while Beko is larger and has a better warranty.
The differences should not convince you either way.
For both, check availability and the service reputation of both in your area, then decide on those two factors.
I promised you a section on preventing dryer fires.
If you are replacing your existing dryer, you should switch out the accordion, flexible vent for straight sheet metal to prevent lint from being trapped in the seams of the flex.
After every load, you should also clean out the lint in your dryer screen.
In 2013, there were some well-publicized fires. Heat and lint can create a fire. The vent is usually inside your house, so a fire is difficult to extinguish.
It does not happen that often, but it is easily preventable.
According to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and UL fire codes, here are a few dryer safety tips:
Additional Resources
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