In fact, it scored full marks for this on test, thanks to how simple it is to put up and down and move around the home. To find the very best heated clothes airers for your home, our experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute start by timing how long each dryer takes to preheat.

It didn’t distribute heat as evenly as some other models, and it struggled with heavier garments, but it’s inexpensive and has the lowest running cost of all at three pence an hour.But this is still notably quicker than a traditional airer – for reference, our experts tested these dryers in summer and found a well-spun load of clothes on an unheated clothes airer took six and a half hours to dry.

We are committed to offering the best value to our members, with a satisfaction guarantee on both your membership and merchandise.Another option for speeding the clothes-drying process is to run a portable dehumidifier in the same room. The clothes were dried laying flat on the shelf, draped over a single heated bar and on the hanging rail. I haven’t got a tumble drier, nor want one, and I’m not wanting to put the heating on so this is really useful. I was really impressed with the speed and efficiency of the Black + Decker airer and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it, especially to anyone taking their first steps into the world of heated airers. Its controls were straightforward, and the three tiers provide ample space to dry a full load of laundry.

Black and Decker Heated Airer with Accessories This dryer was meant to be the answer to my wet washing problems. Another Minky model, and when it came to drying bedsheets, this winged airer scored full marks on test, taking just one hour 22 minutes. Even better, you don’t have to wait for it to heat up, “as it can reach full power in less than a minute”. With running costs of just 9pence per hour it is proven to be a more cost-effective solution than using a tumble dryer.Personally, I favour the larger version – if you’re using it anyway, you might as well dry two loads at once and then put it away until next time. It dried clothes with equally impressive speed – in just 45 minutes – while wet bedsheets were toasty in just over an hour. Passionate about finding the best home products and appliances for our readers, she has tested everything from blenders to pizza ovens. Once these had been removed, I unfolded the sides and the shelves one at a time before using the attached plastic brackets to hold them securely in place.

I tested each airer on a variety of clothes from lighter shirts and dresses to heavier jumpers and jeans, as well as large items like duvet covers. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Our probes detected some fluctuation in temperature, but it dried bedding in two and a half hours and clothes in three hours 13 minutes. This convenient electric clothes airer features 18 drying bars including 2 heated, fold-out wings, to cater for all kinds of clothing items. I don’t actually mind that it takes up so much room, because I find it even heats the surrounding air, doubling as a low power radiator.Testers found this the easiest airer to use, thanks to its simple set up and wheels, which make moving it around the home effortless.