The Dry-Soon 3-Tier Heated Airer has almost 300 five-star reviews and is currently reduced by £50 at Lakeland – we tried it out to see if it was worth the money
If there’s one task that’s unavoidable, it’s doing the laundry – and for most households, there’s a lot of it. However, with energy costs soaring, families have been seeking alternatives to dry their clothes in order to avoid hefty bills from central heating or tumble dryers.
One solution is the heated airer, and I swear by Lakeland’s Dry-Soon 3-Tier Heated Airer, which I first tried a couple of years ago. These airers, available in various sizes, have become one of Lakeland’s top-selling items, garnering nearly 300 five-star reviews.
What I particularly appreciate about it is that when it’s in use, I don’t need to switch on the radiators, as it generates enough heat to warm me as well as dry my laundry. It can actually accommodate up to 15kg of wet laundry over 21 metres of drying space, which is probably why customers have dubbed it ‘a life changer’ and stated they ‘wouldn’t be without it’.
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I’m not certain how much my laundry weighed when I first decided to give it a go, but after at least four days of no washing with four people in the house, there was a lot – isn’t there always!, reports the Manchester Evening News. The product description states it costs 9p per hour to operate, which I decided to confirm this week with my handy little electricity monitor, which checks the usage of individual appliances.
It was switched on for a total of five hours, which cost 45p at my current electricity rate, so it did indeed work out at just 9p for an hour. It wasn’t entirely dry in that time frame, but a silver lining is that when it’s on, you’ll find the room heating up as well – perfect for those using a spare bedroom as an office like me, turning it delightfully toasty. Plus, the residual warmth lingers after switching it off which pretty much takes care of any slightly damp items.
If you’re looking to speed things along, there’s a cover available that quickens drying times; though I’ve been advised that simply draping a bedsheet over it works just as well. The official cover does come equipped with mesh sections for optimal air flow and temperature control, ensuring things dont get too heated.
The real game-changer with this airer model has to be its generous size, making life easier when faced with heaps of laundry from family life school uniforms, sports gear, and those random items theyve tossed in the laundry after barely two hours of wear. Despite its capacity, its surprisingly lightweight and easy to shuffle around the house – even more so if you splash out £9.99 for some handy wheels. When its duty is done, it folds down cleanly into a very manageable package, with the cover serving as a neat little storage bag.
But hey, dont just take my word for it online reviews including one from a Mrs Rhodes are glowing. She labelled it ‘wonderful’ and shared: “I purchased one of the deluxe airers many years ago and replaced it about five years ago and it’s still going strong. I have since purchased one for my niece who now can’t be without it.”
“I have recommended it to friends who tell me they wished they had known about them years ago as they find them great. So keep up the good work Lakeland.” Other customers have showered the product with praise on Lakeland’s Facebook page, where one fan gushed: “I have one, it’s absolutely brilliant, I’ve had it years so worth the money, highly recommended.”
Another chuffed buyer chimed in: “Would not be without mine, one of the best things I’ve bought.” The must-have Dry-Soon 3-Tier Heated Airer’s price tag reads £249.99, but savvy shoppers can snag a deal as it’s currently slashed to just £199.99 on the Lakeland website here, or equally wallet-friendly on Amazon. For an even better bargain, you can snap up the airer and cover together for £215.98.
And as always, standard Lakeland delivery doesn’t cost a penny. If you’re in the market for alternatives, the likes of Dunelm offer their own three-tier heated airer at an affordable £95, while Argos has cut down the price of theirs from a cool £105 to a mere £69.97.
