Dunelm has reduced its 3 Tier Heated Airer by £19 as colder weather sets in, bringing the price down from £95 to £76 in the retailer's autumn sale. The airer, which has more than 1,170 customer reviews, offers approximately 20 metres of drying space and is made from sturdy aluminium that can hold up to 15kg of washing.
With running costs of about 4p per hour, calculated using the July 2026 electricity rate of 26 pence per kWh, the airer is positioned as a more economical option than using a tumble dryer. Shoppers have praised the speed at which it dries clothes and its folding design that is easy to store.
Shopper Reviews Highlight Benefits and Drawbacks
One shopper said: "Great price, very sturdy, folds easily for storage. Dries clothes really quickly." Another commented: "I am so happy with this heated airer. It is a game changer when drying clothes inside that can't be tumble dried. It is so quick, easy to use and fold away in the cupboard and even the cover is easy to put on and off. I love it!"
A third reviewer added: "Perfect. I love my heated airer. It is a life saver and you can fit so much on there." However, one buyer noted a drawback, writing: "It does dry clothes but it does take a long time as it only dries the part of the clothing actually touching the heated bars. You have to keep moving the items of clothing around to dry the items."
Alternative Heated Airers on the Market
For those considering other options, the Argos Home 21m 3 Tier Heated Airer is currently trending on the Argos website, priced at £105. It provides 21 metres of drying space and can hold larger items such as towels and bedding. Made of lightweight aluminium, it is easy to move around the house and folds away when not in use, and it includes a digital timer.
Another option is the Dry:Soon Deluxe 3-Tier Heated Clothes Airer at Lakeland, reduced from £199.99 to £139.99. It is said to cost 8p to run, based on the July 2026 average electricity cost, and can hold up to two loads of washing at once with 21 metres of drying space. It features a built-in timer, a top handle for easy moving, and a three-year guarantee.
Dehumidifiers as an Additional Drying Aid
Shoppers looking for other ways to dry clothes quickly in cold weather might consider a dehumidifier, which removes excess moisture from the air to help prevent damp and draw moisture from garments faster. The Bush D015B 10L Dehumidifier, available for £120 at Argos, pulls up to 10 litres of moisture from the air each day and offers three modes, including whisper quiet and fast laundry speed. It has an alert with auto shut-off when the container is full, a 24-hour timer, and easy touch panel controls, and it has earned an 80% recommendation rate on the Argos website.
