Dunelm's 'absolutely brilliant' £40 heated clothes airer dries washing in no time
This time every year, as soon as the weather starts to turn and temperatures begin to drop, washing lines and clothes racks are retired in exchange for heated clothes airers — the quick, easy and cost-effective way to dry your clothes during the cold, wet months of autumn and winter.
Heated Airer with Wings
2 Tier Heated Airer
3 Tier Heated Airer
3 Tier A Frame Heated Airer
Heated Ladder Airer
Ranging in cost, and often over the £100 price point, we've found an affordable option from Dunelm that one shopper has hailed the perfect "wet weather solution".
For context, the cost of the average tumble dryer per hour is over £1, whereas heated clothes airers are a fraction of the price, costing mere pennies to run.
Shop this budget-friendly heated clothes airer that comes with 12 metres of drying space, and the ability to dry up to 10kg of washing.
At just £40, this is definitely one of the most affordable heated airer designs we've seen.
Why we rate it
Designed with fold out wings for extra drying space, this heated airer allows you to dry your clothes quickly and has a low energy consumption.
It can hold up to 10kg of washing, and Dunelm claims it costs on average around 6p an hour to run, using the electricity rate of 29.00 pence per kWh (dependant on your energy tariff).
Not just sturdy, the airer is also lightweight and foldable, so it can easily be stored away like any other traditional airer.
While it doesn't come with a cover, you can buy one separately from Dunelm from as little as £15.
What the reviews say
With over 300 five star reviews, it's fair to say the airer has been tried, tested and exceeded expectations, with fans describing it as "cost effective," "good value for money", and "really useful".
"Dries as needed, just remember to move the clothes around every so often so the whole bit of clothing can get dried. Highly recommended for speeding up the airing of clothes without the cost of a tumble drier."
"Absolute 100% recommend this heated airer and it’s so cheap to run. Stores easily. I have mine plugged into a smart plug so it goes off automatically."
"This airer does the job really well, excellent for drying clothes during the spring/summer months where it's too rainy to put the washing outside but too warm to put the heating on. I have used this numerous times since purchase with good results. Would recommend!"
"Lovely little dryer. Folds away neatly and is easily assembled. Bought for our caravan for when we can't dry outside. I'm really pleased with this purchase."
"Dries washing without huge expense. Throwing a sheet over the airer also keeps heat in and dries more quickly. It does warm the room, too."
Shop now: Heated Airer with Wings | £40 from Dunelm
More great heated clothes airers from Dunelm
Dunelm also sell several other budget-friendly airers for small, medium and large homes, for express-drying your clothes this autumn and winter.
With 13-metres of drying space and the capacity to hold up to 10kg of washing, this airer is perfect for small families. Made from sturdy and durable aluminium, its vertical design packs down neatly to be stored away with ease when not it use.
Dry up to 15kg of clothes, bedding, or towels with this best-selling airer, designed with three tiers, 20-metres of drying space and a space-saving, foldable frame.
Maximise drying space in smaller homes with this clever A-frame design. It boasts a running cost of 10p per hour, is suitable for up to 15kg of washing, offers 15-metres of drying space and even space for two pairs of shoes to be dried — perfect after a muddy dog walk.
This ladder design is ideal if you're a student or living in a small flat. Perfect for hanging towels, coats, and larger items, as well as underwear and socks, it can hold up to 5kg. Better yet, it costs just 3p an hour to run.
