Addis Extendable 3-Tier Indoor Clothes Drying Airer Rack, Metallic Silver, One Size

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The Glmahaus airer also gives you the added convenience of a built-in countdown timer. Using the digital controller, you can easily set the timer between 1 and 9 hours, once the countdown is complete it will automatically turn the unit off. This is perfect for those who are busy and which to leave their laundry drying while out and about. Not to worry if you don’t require a timer as the unit can also be manually turned off and will operate on constant when the timer is left on ‘0’. Additional Capacity for Drying More Clothes

There are two main types of heated clothes airer: heated bar clothes airers and drying pods. Both work very differently.

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We dried a small cotton load on each airer, representing a week's worth of washing for a single person. Fold down dimensions and floor space: Keep in mind the size of the airer when it’s folded down so that you have room to store it. That said, most are compact and will take up minimal space. How we test clothes airers Collapsible size: Let’s face it, clothes airers aren’t good looking. Most people want a clothes airer they can stash away in storage when they’re not in use. Pay attention to the collapsible size of the clothes airer you’re considering so that you know you can fit it inside a cupboard or under a bed. A great way to make the most of otherwise wasted space and get your drying done indoors, this indoor clothes airer is perfect for rainy days or if you just want to give your tumble dryer a rest.

Generally taller and larger than most other airers, a tower airer comprises several horizontal flat sections and some also have hooks at the top for hanging shirts and dresses. Due to their size, they’re great for hanging double or king-size bedding, as well as heavy bath towels. Radiator We used a force gauge to determine how much force is needed to topple over each heated airer, as well as the flexibility of each airer's bars. 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.These are great for those with no floor space to spare. Some have legs and long wings to make the most of the space above a standard UK bath, but you can also find smaller tent-style designs that attach to the rim of the bath instead. Tower The best clothes airer for you will vary depending on the space you have available at home, and the washing you tend to do. In terms of shape, here are the different styles available and the best uses for each: Tiered Over-door and over-radiator: These clothes airers do exactly what they say on the tin – hang over doors and radiators, making them perfect if you live somewhere with little floor space. They also harness the heat from your radiators, so they’re great at drying clothes in the winter. However, they have far less hanging space than free-standing clothes airers, despite being generally cheaper. But the savings reduce dramatically for larger laundry loads, where you'd need to use the heated airer multiple times to dry a load that could fit in the tumble dryer in one go. We selected the heated airers and drying pods from the most searched-for brands and popular UK retailers.

Compared to a tumble dryer, however, the story is a little more nuanced. If you have small amounts of washing that can fit on a heated airer in one go, then there are savings to be made when compared to condenser tumble dryers. The best heated airers cost as little as 6p per hour to run, while the most costly came in at around 32p an hour. Stability Key specs – Type: Heated; Open dimensions: 135 x 66 x 72.8cm (HWD); Closed dimensions: 140 x 66 x 7cm (HWD); Drying space: 15m; Weight: 5.5kg; Guarantee: 2 yearsKey specs – Type: Winged; Open dimensions: 143 x 60 x 100cm (HWD); Closed dimensions: 104 x 60 x 9cm (HWD); Drying space: 13.5m; Weight: 2.8kg; Guarantee: 3 years Heated clothes airers we tested typically took between four to six hours to dry a small (2.15kg) cotton load. They dry clothes faster than heated bar clothes airers, but typically have smaller capacities. You'll be able to hang dresses and jeans in them, but bedsheets and duvets are a no-go. Some look like a tower, which typically affords more drying space for the room they take up, but they can be less accommodating of larger items such as dresses, towels and bedsheets.

Making the most out of available space, our Extendable Ceiling-Mounted Clothes Airer offers a contemporary twist on a classic design. It has the all the design features of a traditional ‘laundry maid’ clothes rail but is made from sleek modern materials – with five extending aluminium rails and smooth beechwood ends.

But do heated airers use a lot of electricity? Our tests found they use significantly less of it to dry clothes when compared with drying pods. 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. The high wings at each side of the airer allow you to hang even the longest garments. There is also a handy accessory for hanging small items without the need for pegs.