BLACK+DECKER 63099 3-Tier Heated Clothes Airer Aluminium, Cool Grey, 140cm x 73cm x 68cm

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Looking ahead over the next few months, we're bound to see a lot of one thing: rain. The good ol' British weather never fails us, particularly during the colder seasons, which can make getting your washing dry a bit of a tough job. Size: 140H x 73W x 68D cm | Capacity: 15kg | Energy use: 300 watts | Cost per hour: 9p | Drying time settings: No timer | Foldable: Yes | Cable length: N/A | Tiers: Three What we like

Testers found this the easiest airer to use, thanks to its simple set up and wheels, which make moving it around the home effortless. You have to wait 16 minutes for it to heat up, but once at temperature, it dried all our laundry evenly, impressing on the bedding test with its one hour 25-minute drying time. Due to the wardrobe-like design, you can hang shirts and uniforms inside on clothes hangers, and this results in far less creasing than standard heated airers and clothes horses. Underneath, there’s a second rail for other items, and this provides enough capacity for around 12 items of clothing.This fan-powered heated clothes airer circulates warm air within its zip-up cover to dry washing in super fast times. You might end up with dry clothes, but you'll also end up with a colder home and bigger energy bills. While heated airers use less electricity per hour than a tumble dryer, they take longer to dry the clothes. So, if you're drying big loads regularly, it will cost you more to run a heated airer annually than a tumble dryer. Wet laundry on your radiators will act as a barrier between the heat your radiators give out and the rest of your home. Others resemble your typical clothes horse, often with foldable wings for extra drying space. They have a larger middle section, which is good for bigger items such as jeans and bedding, but overall have less drying space than tower models.

That said, many heated clothes airers have safety mechanisms built in, operating on timers with auto switch-off features. We’ve highlighted these in the key specifications below. How long do clothes take to dry on a heated clothes airer? Need to know 11.1m available drying space (18 medium T-shirts); 230 watts; 2.7kg weight; 135cm cord length; 15kg maximum load weight Thanks to its tall frame, this is suited to drying sheets and longer garments such as trousers and dresses. Testers found set-up straightforward and it’s lightweight if you’re moving it from a cupboard to your drying area.Closely resembling traditional clothes horses, heated clothes airers have heating elements within their rails to warm your washing and speed up the drying process. We also measured the total drying space and volume of the airer, so we can let you know which ones give you the most drying space without taking over an entire room in your home. per hour for 200W dryers and 9p per hour for 300W dryers, approximately. This is based on the energy price cap of 30p per kW/h since July 1 2023, although prices will vary according to your tariff. Just like its Heated Cabinet product, Dry:Soon’s Drying Pod uses a fan heater to warm its enclosure. The main difference here is that the Drying Pod is a far more compact alternative, so is ideal for those looking to save space at home. Heated clothes airers we tested typically took between four to six hours to dry a small (2.15kg) cotton load.

Large items (delivered by two people, such as appliances and furniture) can be returned using our Home Collection service. Creation Consumer Finance Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Register no. 311518). I’ve set this up in my bathroom and use it for towels and to dry any excess laundry which can’t fit on my main dryer - usually underwear. It doesn’t get as warm as options higher up but it’s great for drying damp towels in spring and autumn when it’s not cold enough to turn on the radiator. The best heated clothes airers will save you time and money when it comes to drying smaller loads on a rainy day.Key specs – Open dimensions: 97 x 142 x 52cm (HWD); Closed dimensions: 50.8 x 112 x 52cm (HWD); Drying capacity: 15kg; Weight: 2.5kg; Guarantee: 1 year; Wattage: 220W Manufacturers don’t recommend leaving any electric heated products unattended but in practice, this is how most people use them. Most come with timers and thermostats to choose lower temperatures for longer drying periods. How much do heated air dryers cost to run?

The DriBUDDi can also hold more washing, offering space for 18 coat hangers as opposed to the Dry:Soon Drying Pod's capacity for just 12 items. Both models require clothes to be spread out evenly so that the weight of the washing is well distributed for stability, but when clothes weren't well positioned, we found this model the more stable of the two on its feet. Note that it’s important not to over-dry your laundry either as this can leave fabrics feeling crispy – especially with items such as towels. This is another reason why timers can come in handy. How much do heated clothes airers cost to run? Finding the best heated clothes airer may not sound like the most exciting of pursuits. But as a means of drying your clothes in winter, these gadgets are hard to beat. Not only is a heated airer far kinder to your treasured garments than tumble drying (it adds years to the lifespan of your clothes), it’s also better for the environment. It eliminates that damp washing smell and is a good way of minimising crinkles, so you might not need to invest in an iron or a steamer. Most heated airers also fold up compactly for storage. Heated bar clothes airers use (as the name suggests) heated bars to dry clothes, with each one acting like a mini radiator. The best heated airers and drying pods dried small loads in a comparable time to tumble dryers; the worst took over six hours. Energy useKeep your four-legged friend cosy and comfortable this season with our range of Dog Beds. Whether your pup is a small breed or a large one, our range of dog beds provides the perfect spot for restful sleep. Dog Beds> At John Lewis & Partners, we're more than employees - we're owners. That's why we're all called Partners. Drying pods are essentially big hair dryers for clothes, using a fan and heating element to blow hot air through the clothes hanging inside a pod.