Argos has started releasing its Black Friday deals early, and one heated airer kit is drawing shoppers' attention for its clothes drying performance. The Beldray Quick Dry Heat Unit and Three-Tier Cover is currently available from the retailer for £33.33, down from £50.
What the Beldray heated airer kit offers
The unit is described as being particularly useful when 'outdoor drying is off the cards' - often the case during autumn and winter when the weather is colder, rainier and more unpredictable. The kit includes the heating pod and a durable polyester cover, which can be zipped up around an existing airer, which is not included.
It uses a 1,200W heating unit and hot air circulation, converting most three-tier clothes airers into heated airers for 'faster, more convenient indoor clothes drying', according to the site. It is also vented to help prevent moisture build-up while retaining warmth, and includes a timer function.
Shopper reviews and other deals
The Beldray Quick Dry Heat Unit and Three-Tier Cover has been rated positively by Argos shoppers. One said: "It's great. Just what I needed for the bad weather to get my clothes dry. It works better than I expected."
A second commented: "I bought this to help dry clothes now that winter is approaching. This is fantastic and I wish I'd bought it sooner. As long as you don't overfill the clothes horse, it circulates the heat well. I had washing drying within two to three hours and creasing is to a minimum."
Heavier items do need a bit longer, but that's to be expected. I would recommend this. Also, it keeps the room nice and warm, which has been useful in this cold, windy weather. The timer is very helpful also."
A third shopper added: "I've used this three times now and it's brilliant. I set the timer for five hours with a full airer of washing and it was dry at the end! Already had a Beldray airer, so this works so well! Definitely recommend! The heat from the unit could be felt in the next room! Really happy with this purchase."
One person deducted a star, writing: "This is a game changer! I was fed up of clothes taking days to dry, then smelling damp. I bought this and, wow, clothes completely dry in two to three hours. It uses half the power of a tumble dryer and is very easy to use. Buy one! (I've given four stars because the cover has a small hole in it near the top of the zip)."
Another left feedback on 'bulky items', saying: "Works very well, it puts out a lot of heat, and dries items quite quickly. Bulky items, such as towels, will take quite a long time to dry, but smalls, T-shirts etc. are usually done within the hour."
Alternative heated airers from Yimbly and Amazon
Elsewhere, Yimbly, an online marketplace owned by this site's parent company, Reach Plc, has the Spring & Spruce Speedi Dry Tower for £99.99, down from £119.99. With the code AUTUMN10 at checkout, it costs £90. This heated airer holds up to 15kg of wet clothes, has three tiers, and costs 6p per hour to run, according to the listing.
At Amazon, the Dry:Soon Three-Tier Heated Clothes Airer is available for £119.99, down from £159.99, saving 25%. This holds up to 15kg of wet laundry across three tiers, making it ideal for drying roughly two full wash loads. It also has thermostatically controlled heated aluminium bars and is foldable.
The Beldray Quick Dry Heat Unit and Three-Tier Cover is available from Argos.
