Testers found this the easiest airer to use, thanks to its simple set up and wheels, which make moving it around the home effortless.

Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. More energy efficient than tumble dryers, it uses less energy and boasts 3 tiers to offer lots of room for family washes.

Thanks to its tall frame, this is suited to drying sheets and longer garments such as trousers and dresses. Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. The longer they take to dry items, the more they’ll ultimately end up costing, but even if you use them to start the drying process, they should make a noticeable difference to your laundry pile. Laura is also a freelance journalist and has written articles for publications including the Daily Mirror, the i, Metro, Stylist and Happiful magazine. If you’ve got a lot of washing, you need a lot of hanging space and there aren’t many that can hold 20kg – that’s about the same as a five year-old child.

Drying clothes is a bit like cooking – if you whack up the temperature, your garments will dry faster but they’ll feel slightly crisp on the outside. This three-tier heated airer landed a spot in our review of the best, with our tester awarding it four stars out of five and dubbing it best for families. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and waste batteries must never be placed in your waste disposal or recycling bins. FAST AND GENTLE DRYING: The BLACK + DECKER 3-Tier Heated Electric Airer features a powerful yet gentle heating element that evenly distributes warmth across all the tiers. The 230W motor contributed towards satisfactory drying times, but this heated airer wasn’t as fast acting as models that came with covers.BNPL is an interest bearing option that allows you to delay payments on your purchases for up to 12 months depending on how much you spend.