One shopper said: ‘It’s honestly the best thing I feel like I’ve invested in household-wise’
As temperatures begin to drop, drying clothes can quickly become a headache. But while a tumble dryer can get clothes dry quickly, frequent use can soon add to household energy bills.
A heated airer offers a more economical alternative, and Lakeland has now cut the price of a range of its heated airers ahead of the colder months. The retailer has knocked up to £30 off selected models, with the range spanning compact three-tier designs for smaller homes to larger options that hold up to 15kg of wet washing.
Lakeland says its heated airers cost around 8p to run, compared with 65p for a standard tumble dryer. That’s based on an average electricity unit cost of 26.11p at the time of writing.
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For smaller homes, the dry: soon 3 Tier Heated Clothes Airer is now £139.99, down from £159.99, saving shoppers £20. The lightweight airer can hold up to two loads of laundry and folds down when not in use, making it a practical option for anyone short on storage space.
Reviews-wise, it’s had some great feedback. This person shared: “It helps to dry clothes inside quickly. I don’t have a cover, and it still works. I do use two bars per load, but it works great for my load and household. I only dry large clothes that cannot be tumble dried. Perfect for this. Cannot live without it.”
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This lightweight heated airer holds about two loads of laundry.
And another said: “Perfect size for a family wash. It’s been extremely useful when the weather was impossible to get the washing outside.”
However, one person noted: “This is a great airer, plenty of space and dries fairly quickly. I would have given it 5 stars if it had wheels as the smaller version does.” Alternatively, the discounted BLACK+DECKER 3-Tier Heated Airer (£119, Amazon) features built-in wheels for effortless moving.
If drying clothes as quickly as possible is the priority, it may be worth spending a little more on a heated airer with a cover. A cover helps trap warm air around the clothes, speeding up drying while keeping the heat contained.
The Dry: soon 3-Tier Heated Airer and Bundle Cover is currently £184.98, reduced from £204.98. With 21 metres of drying space, it can hold up to 15kg of wet washing, while its foldable heated shelves make it easy to load and store between uses.
The accompanying cover features mesh panels to encourage airflow while keeping warm air around the laundry. It can also be converted into a storage bag for the airer when it’s not being used.
It’s a versatile option, too. The top shelves can be opened out to create extra space for longer items such as towels and trousers, making it easier to dry a full load without everything being crammed together.
It’s also had some great feedback from Lakeland customers, with more than 130 five-star reviews. This happy fan remarked: “It’s honestly the best thing I feel like I’ve invested in household-wise.
“Being in a flat with a poor heating system, this has saved me with my washing rotation, having things dry within the 12 hours I like to leave things on for.”
And someone else said: “It’s been in use daily for the past two weeks, gently drying whole loads of family washing. Although it seems a bit fragile, it easily copes with bed linen, towels, and curtains (although not all at once!). A godsend in winter or wet weather.”
To maximise a heated airer’s potential, Lakeland recommends a few smart accessories, including anti-slip strips to keep laundry secure and a mesh shelf duo for drying delicate items flat. Adding anti-slip hangers, like this £6 set from Dunelm, also prevents clothes from sliding between the heated bars.
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