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Clothes airers

Sometimes the weather isn’t on our side, so here at B&Q, we have a range of clothes airers for those rainy days. A clothes dryer, also known as a clothes maiden or clothes horse, comes in various sizes, shapes, and mounting types for both indoor and outdoor use. We have a suitable clothes drying rack and clothes horse available in multiple-tier options, allowing a generous amount of drying space and the ability to fold away when not in use. With a wide variety of products available, including the popular Black and Decker heated airer, the ideal washing airer for your home and needs is sure to be part of our collection; find a clothes airer for your space at B&Q today.

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Clothes airers are designed to keep your clothes in tip-top condition by allowing them to gently dry both in and outdoors. If you don’t own or wish to use a tumble dryer, a clothes airer is a cost-effective and convenient alternative as it requires minimal or zero energy to operate. Airers also minimise wrinkles, meaning that you’ll often find that your clothes and other items don’t require ironing once dry. If you wish to dry your clothes indoors in the quickest amount of time, a heated clothes airer could be just what you’re looking for. Heated clothes airers offer a convenient way to dry your clothes faster, even on cold or damp days. These electric airers provide gentle heat, ensuring your clothes dry evenly without damaging fabrics. 

In the warmer months, our outdoor clothes airers let you harness the power of the sun and wind to dry your clothes, bedding, and towels with minimum cost and effort. You can choose from a variety of outdoor airers, with our rotary airer models proving particularly popular with B&Q customers. If you don’t have a lawn or patio in which to mount a spike, you could consider buying a wall-mounted airer. You can also buy a variety of airer accessories from us, including line props, clotheslines, and spike kits. We have an outdoor or indoor clothes airer for every household, including a large clothes airer, a 3 tier airer, a small clothes airer, and a heavy duty clothes airer. Which one will you choose? Which one will you choose?

How energy-efficient are heated clothes airers?

Heated clothes airers are much more energy-efficient compared to traditional tumble dryers. On average, they use around 200 to 300 watts of power, which is significantly lower than the energy consumption of most tumble dryers. By gently heating your clothes rather than blasting them with high heat, they help reduce energy usage, making them an eco-friendly and cost-effective choice for drying laundry, especially in winter months.

Can heated clothes airers be used on all fabrics?

Yes, these airers are designed to provide a gentle heat, making them safe for most fabrics, including delicates. Unlike a tumble dryer, which uses high heat that can shrink or damage certain materials, heated airers provide a more controlled drying process. However, it's always a good idea to check the care labels on your clothes, particularly for delicate items like silk or wool, to ensure they're suitable for heated drying.

Do heated clothes airers take a long time to dry clothes and are they worth it?

The drying time depends on the amount of laundry and the thickness of the fabric, but in general, heated clothes airers can dry clothes within 3 to 5 hours. For quicker drying, it helps to spread clothes out evenly across the airer. Some heated airers come with a cover which can also help trap the heat and speed up the process. While not as fast as a tumble dryer, they provide an efficient and affordable alternative for drying clothes indoors which suits many households and can be used as a regular clothes airer when no plugged in.