Is the Beko DTKCE80021W worth it?
Yes — if you only dry now and then.
Good with caveats- Cheapest to buy
- Rated 4.7 out of 5 by over 12,000 Currys owners
- Sensor drying and a big 8 kg drum
- Uses two to three times the electricity of a heat pump dryer
Get it if…
- You dry a load a week or less.
- You want the lowest price today.
- You want faster cycles than a heat pump.
Skip it if…
- You dry several loads a week — running costs add up fast.
Get this instead if…
Why this verdict?
It does the basics well and has thousands of happy owners. The catch is energy: 561 kWh a year against 255 kWh for the Hoover Pro Dry 3, so it's only the cheapest choice if you rarely use it.
Known problems owners report
- The water tank needs emptying after most loads, unless you plumb in the drain hose.
- The fluff filter is fiddly to clean properly.
Updated 6 Oct 2026How we decide
Our verdict is an opinion based on published reviews and owner reports, not our own testing. Specs, prices and availability change — check the manufacturer's and retailer's details before you buy. Terms & disclaimer