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Heated Clothes Airers Win Over Reviewers As UK Retailers Discount Three‑Tier Models

Hands-on reviews describe faster drying in small spaces using multi-tier racks as an alternative to running tumble dryers.

Overview

  • The Independent reports a Dunelm three-tier heated airer handled up to two loads in hours during multi-week testing and is rated to hold as much as 15kg of laundry.
  • Lakeland’s Dry:Soon 3-Tier Heated Airer bundle is £204.98 after a £40 reduction, with budget alternatives highlighted at Dunelm (£80 for a Black & Decker model) and Argos (£60 for a Minky system).
  • Reviewers say three-tier designs can accommodate two to three loads, with experiences of cutting drying time to within a day compared with several days on standard airers.
  • Reported guidance notes units can run for up to 24 hours before a two-hour cool-down, and one review cites an estimated running cost of about 9p per hour.
  • Practical features include flat surfaces for delicates to prevent stretching, the option to open one side for smaller loads, and a gentle heat output that can warm a room.