Beko
Who makes Beko home appliances?
Beko is a Turkish appliance and electronics brand owned by Arçelik A.Ş., a Turkish multinational household appliances manufacturer controlled by Koç Holding, one of Turkey’s largest conglomerates. Arçelik generated revenue of US$13.28 billion in 2024 and employs approximately 55,000 people worldwide across its brand portfolio, which includes Beko, Blomberg, Grundig, and a number of regional brands, as well as brands within Beko Europe.
In the UK, Beko is the number one large home appliance brand by sales volume, a position it has maintained through a combination of competitive pricing, a broad product range across all major categories, and consistent investment in technology and product development. Beko has been selling appliances in the UK since 1990 and has sold over 30 million appliances in the British market.
The origins of Beko: a name with two founders
The story of Beko begins not with a place or a product, but with a name. Beko Elektronik A.Ş. was founded in Istanbul, Turkey, in 1954 by two men: Vehbi Koç, the founder of Koç Holding and one of Turkey’s most influential industrialists of the twentieth century, and Leon Bejerano, his business partner. The company name Beko is a combination of the first two letters of each founder’s surname: Bejerano and Koç. It is a naming convention that has remained one of the brand’s most distinctive and least widely known facts in the UK, where the brand has become a household name without most consumers having any sense of its origins.
Vehbi Koç had already established Arçelik A.Ş. in 1955 as a separate entity within the Koç Holding group, focused on home appliance manufacturing. Arçelik and Beko would go on to operate as closely related organisations within the Koç group, with Beko serving primarily as the consumer-facing brand while Arçelik provided the manufacturing and technical infrastructure. This structure ultimately led to Beko Elektronik being merged into Arçelik, with Beko continuing as the flagship international brand name.
The Beko brand’s entry into the UK in 1990, initially offering only refrigerators, was the beginning of what would become one of the most remarkable brand growth stories in British appliance retail history. Within three decades, a brand that arrived with a single product category had become the country’s largest-selling domestic appliance brand.
Beko’s growth: from Istanbul to the UK’s best-selling brand
1954: Beko Elektronik founded
Beko Elektronik A.Ş. established in Istanbul by Vehbi Koç and Leon Bejerano. The company name combines the first two letters of each founder’s surname. Arçelik A.Ş. is founded by Vehbi Koç in 1955 as a separate but closely related entity, forming the manufacturing backbone that would support Beko’s growth.
1990: Beko enters the UK market
Beko launches in the UK and Ireland, initially selling only refrigerators. The entry into the British market marks the beginning of an international expansion that would eventually see the brand available in over 130 countries worldwide.
2004: Grundig acquired
Beko Elektronik purchases the German electronics brand Grundig, adding a well-known European consumer electronics name to the Koç group’s portfolio. By January 2005, Beko and Turkish rival Vestel together account for more than half of all television sets manufactured in Europe.
2009: Beko Elektronik merges with Arçelik
At an extraordinary general shareholders meeting in June 2009, it is decided to merge Beko Elektronik A.Ş. with its parent company Arçelik A.Ş. The Beko brand continues as the primary international consumer brand within the Arçelik group, operating across an increasingly broad range of markets.
2017: Voltas Beko joint venture in India
Beko forms a joint venture with Voltas, a Tata Group subsidiary, to produce home appliances for the Indian market under the Voltas Beko brand. The partnership reflects Beko’s continued international expansion into major emerging markets.
2020: Production plants become carbon neutral
Beko’s production plants achieve carbon neutral status, reflecting a significant commitment to sustainable manufacturing. The company announces continued investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency across its operations.
2024: Beko Europe established
Arçelik A.Ş. and Whirlpool Corporation complete the formation of Beko Europe, a joint venture in which Arçelik holds 75% and Whirlpool holds 25%. Beko Europe brings together Beko, Blomberg, Hotpoint, Indesit, and Bauknecht under a single European operating structure with 15,000 employees, 66 subsidiaries, and 11 production sites across Europe.
Beko’s position in the UK market today
Beko describes itself as the UK’s number one large home appliance brand by sales, and as the second largest home appliance brand in Western Europe. The brand’s growth in the UK from a single-product refrigerator range in 1990 to market-leading position across all major appliance categories is a remarkable commercial story, built principally on a combination of strong pricing, reliable product performance, and steadily improving technology across the range.
In 2024 and 2025, Beko was awarded the Which? Best Value Home Appliance Brand of the Year, recognition from one of the UK’s most widely trusted consumer organisations that directly addresses the brand’s core proposition: high-quality, well-performing appliances at accessible prices. The brand holds a Trustpilot score of 4.2 out of 5 from over 43,000 verified reviews, and 92% of customers recommend Beko on Feefo, an independent reviews platform using only verified purchase feedback.
What home appliances does Beko make for the UK?
Beko’s washing machine range covers freestanding and integrated models across a wide range of drum capacities and spin speeds. Key technologies include AquaTech® washing, which uses a unique water spray system to saturate laundry before the cycle begins, reducing programme time without compromising wash performance, and RecycledTub®, in which the drum tub is manufactured from recycled plastic bottles. The range extends to washer-dryers and tumble dryers in heat pump, condenser, and vented configurations.
Beko’s refrigeration range is its longest-established UK product category, dating back to its 1990 market entry. It covers freestanding and integrated fridge freezers, larder fridges, undercounter fridges and freezers, and American-style side-by-side models. HarvestFresh™ technology, which uses a 24-hour light cycle mimicking natural conditions to preserve nutrients in fresh produce stored in the salad drawer, is available on selected models.
The Beko cooking range covers freestanding gas and electric cookers, range cookers, built-in electric ovens, induction and gas hobs, built-in microwaves, and integrated cooker hoods. AeroPerfect® technology on selected ovens uses a dual-fan system to achieve more even heat distribution throughout the oven cavity, reducing the need to rotate dishes during cooking and producing more consistent results.
Beko dishwashers are available in full-size 60cm, slimline 45cm, and integrated configurations. CornerIntense technology directs the main spray arm’s water jets specifically into the corners of the dishwasher basket, targeting the areas that are hardest to clean in a conventional spray pattern. HygieneShield™ is available on selected models, using a high-temperature steam cycle to eliminate 99.9% of bacteria.
Beko produces a range of small domestic appliances for the UK market including coffee machines, vacuum cleaners, microwaves, and air fryers. The PowerClean range of vacuum cleaners is designed around high suction performance and ease of maintenance. Beko’s air fryer range has grown significantly in the UK market following the wider adoption of air fryer cooking technology across British households.
HygieneShield™ is available across multiple appliance categories including washing machines, dishwashers, and refrigeration. In washing machines it delivers a steam-based high-temperature treatment between wash cycles to eliminate bacteria without a full wash. In dishwashers it adds a hygiene-focused final cycle. In refrigeration it uses UV light to neutralise bacteria in the fridge interior between door openings.
Beko’s key technologies
AquaTech® washing technology
AquaTech® uses a unique water spray and drum movement system to saturate laundry thoroughly before the main wash cycle begins, rather than filling the drum progressively from the base. Beko claims this approach cleans effectively while using less water and less time than conventional wash cycle operation, without compromising on wash performance or fabric care.
HarvestFresh™ refrigeration
HarvestFresh™ is a refrigeration technology available on selected Beko fridge freezers that uses a 24-hour light cycle in the salad crisper drawer to mimic the natural light conditions of field-grown produce. Beko claims this slows the degradation of certain vitamins and nutrients in stored fruit and vegetables, extending their nutritional value beyond the period achievable in a conventional crisper drawer.
RecycledTub® and RecycledNet®
RecycledTub® washing machines and washer-dryers use tubs manufactured from recycled plastic bottles, reducing the demand for virgin plastic in production without compromising on the durability or performance of the drum. RecycledNet® ovens use parts manufactured from recycled fishing nets and industrial thread waste, diverting material that would otherwise contribute to marine pollution. Both technologies reflect Beko’s commitment to incorporating recycled materials into its mainstream product range.
AeroPerfect® cooking technology
AeroPerfect® uses a dual-fan system in built-in ovens to circulate heat more evenly throughout the oven cavity than a single fan can achieve. The more consistent heat distribution reduces hot and cold spots, minimising the need to rotate dishes during cooking and producing more even browning and baking results across the full width and depth of the oven.
HygieneShield™
HygieneShield™ is Beko’s hygiene-focused technology platform available across multiple product categories. In washing machines it delivers a steam-based between-cycle treatment that Beko claims eliminates 99.9% of bacteria. In dishwashers it provides a high-temperature hygiene cycle. In refrigerators it uses UV light to neutralise bacteria between door openings. The technology responds to growing consumer interest in hygiene performance as a practical appliance feature.
10-year parts guarantee
Beko offers a 10-year parts guarantee on its large appliances in the UK, covering the availability and cost of genuine original spare parts for ten years from the date of purchase. This is a meaningful commitment to long-term repairability and is aligned with the UK’s Right to Repair regulations, which require manufacturers to make spare parts available for defined periods after manufacture. Terms apply and consumers should confirm eligibility for specific models at point of purchase.
Beko’s sustainability commitments
Sustainability is a prominent part of Beko’s brand positioning in the UK and globally. The company’s production plants achieved carbon neutral status in 2020, and Beko has committed to continued investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency across its manufacturing and logistics operations.
The RecycledTub® and RecycledNet® technologies described above are concrete examples of how Beko has incorporated sustainability into its mainstream product range rather than treating it as a premium or specialist feature. Both are available across standard product lines rather than being confined to a narrow eco-focused sub-range.
Beko’s appliances are designed with energy efficiency targets across all categories, and the brand’s accessible pricing means that energy-efficient technology reaches a broader cross-section of UK households than would be the case if such features were confined to premium-priced products. For more on the environmental case for appliance repair, see our guide to the right to repair white goods.
Beko’s community and charity partnerships
Beko has been a charity partner of Barnardo’s, one of the UK’s largest children’s charities, since 2013. Over that period, Beko has donated more than £200,000 and provided over 800 appliances to families and young people leaving care. The partnership reflects a sustained commitment to charitable giving within the UK rather than a one-off promotional association.
In football, Beko has a sponsorship relationship with FC Barcelona, one of the world’s most widely followed football clubs, a partnership that has contributed significantly to the brand’s international visibility and UK consumer awareness over the period it has been in place.
Buying and servicing Beko appliances in the UK
Beko appliances are available through a very wide network of UK retailers, from major national electrical chains and supermarkets to independent retailers and online platforms, as well as directly through Beko’s own website at beko.co.uk. The brand’s market-leading position by sales volume means that Beko appliances are among the most widely stocked across all retail channels.
For repairs, Beko operates its own service and support operation through beko.co.uk, covering in-warranty and extended warranty repairs. Independent national repair networks listed in our national service providers guide also service Beko appliances across all major categories. Beko error codes can be looked up in our appliance error codes guide, and genuine Beko spare parts are available through our appliance spare parts section.
Key facts about Beko
Year Beko Elektronik was founded in Istanbul by Vehbi Koç and Leon Bejerano
Year Beko entered the UK market, initially selling refrigerators only
Appliances sold by Beko in the UK market
Countries in which Beko products are available worldwide
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Frequently asked questions about Beko home appliances
Where does the name Beko come from?
The name Beko is a combination of the first two letters of the surnames of the company’s two founders: Leon Bejerano (Be-) and Vehbi Koç (-ko). Beko Elektronik A.Ş. was founded in Istanbul, Turkey, in 1954 by both men. The brand is now owned by Arçelik A.Ş., itself also founded by Vehbi Koç in 1955, which is part of Koç Holding, one of Turkey’s largest industrial conglomerates.
Is Beko the UK’s best-selling appliance brand?
Yes, Beko describes itself as the UK’s number one large home appliance brand by sales volume. The brand has been selling appliances in the UK since 1990 and has sold over 30 million appliances in the British market. It was also named Which? Best Value Home Appliance Brand of the Year for both 2024 and 2025.
Who owns Beko?
Beko is owned by Arçelik A.Ş., a Turkish multinational home appliance manufacturer controlled by Koç Holding. Arçelik also owns the Blomberg and Grundig brands and holds a 75% stake in Beko Europe, the joint venture with Whirlpool Corporation (25%) established in April 2024. Beko Europe’s brand portfolio in the UK includes Beko, Blomberg, Hotpoint, Indesit, and Bauknecht.
What is Beko AquaTech® and how does it work?
AquaTech® is a Beko washing machine technology that uses a unique spray system to saturate laundry before the main wash cycle begins, rather than filling the drum progressively from the base. Beko claims this achieves effective cleaning using less water and in a shorter time than conventional wash operation, without compromising fabric care or wash performance.
What is the Beko 10-year parts guarantee?
Beko offers a 10-year parts guarantee on its large appliances in the UK, covering the availability and cost of genuine original spare parts for the relevant components for ten years from the date of purchase. This is separate from the standard manufacturer’s guarantee on the appliance as a whole. Terms and eligible models are subject to change, so always confirm the specific guarantee terms for your chosen model directly with Beko or the retailer at the time of purchase.
Where can I get my Beko appliance repaired in the UK?
For in-warranty Beko appliances, contact Beko’s UK customer service directly as repairs under the guarantee are carried out at no charge. For out-of-warranty appliances, Beko’s own service team can attend at a cost, or independent national repair companies listed in our national service providers guide also service Beko appliances. Beko’s website also offers extended warranty options for ongoing cover after the initial guarantee period expires.
Content disclaimer: The information on this page was researched and written in April 2026 and was accurate at the time of publication. Company ownership, product ranges, revenue figures, warranty terms, awards, and market position claims are subject to change. Whitegoods Help recommends verifying all current details directly with Beko before making a purchase or booking a repair.
Sources: Beko Wikipedia entry (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beko); Arçelik Wikipedia entry (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arçelik); Beko UK About Us page (beko.co.uk/about-beko); Beko Europe About Us page (bekoeurope.com/about-us). All sources accessed April 2026.