BEKO BM3T37249WBB tumble dryer, 7 kg, class C, 54.5 cm deep, white

The dryer is 59.8 cm wide, 54.5 cm deep and 84.6 cm high, and weighs 39.5 kg according to the manufacturer. The shallower depth matters in a tight bathroom or a hallway niche, where a deeper appliance would block the door or the walkway. Width and height match a standard washing machine, so the dryer lines up neatly next to one.

The 7 kg drying capacity suits a normal washing load for a small or medium-sized household. The 15 programmes let you pick a cycle to match the fabric and the level of dryness you want, from gentle to more thorough drying. The selected programme and settings are shown on the digital display. According to the manufacturer data, this model has no steam function.

The delay start lets you postpone the start of drying by up to 24 hours. You can set the dryer to run while you are out so the laundry is dry when you get home, or time it for a night tariff if your electricity contract offers one. The drum light helps you spot a stray sock left inside, and the viewing window shows how drying is progressing.

According to the manufacturer, the dryer is energy class C; annual energy consumption is not given in the data. The maximum noise level is 64 dB, so for overnight runs with the delay start it is better if the dryer stands away from the bedroom. The child lock prevents the programme from being changed by accident. There is no self-cleaning function, so the filters are cleaned by hand.

Tumble dryers come as condenser and heat pump models: the first heats the air with an element, the second reuses the heat in a closed loop and dries at a lower temperature. For this model the manufacturer does not specify the drying system. The exact type and energy consumption can be found on the energy label or in the EPREL database by searching for the model name BM3T37249WBB.

The BEKO BM3T37249WBB suits small and medium-sized households with a narrow bathroom or utility room where a standard deep dryer would not fit. The 7 kg capacity handles a normal washing load, the delay start helps you dry at a convenient time, and the white body matches most washing machines.