Vileda has a little bit of a love-hate relationship with Mumsnetters, and it all comes down to how stiff their rotary washing lines can be to open (especially the first time). Some suggested you needed Herculean-type strength, but previous customers noted it became easier over time (a little bit of UB40 might be helpful, too!). Similarly to the length of clothesline you also need to consider the strength. When talking about rotary washing lines this is referred to as load capacity, and it is basically just a fancy way of saying the amount of weight that the clothesline can hold. The developments in clothesline quality mean that this is no longer a real worry. However, it is always worth considering a high load capacity if you need to regularly dry items or materials that are heavy when wet. Having a decent load capacity means that clotheslines won’t begin to sag, or even possibly snap under the weight of wet washing. Accessories Brand: Brabantia | Dimensions open: H200cm x W295cm x D208 (turning diameter) | Dimensions closed: H200cm x W18cm x D11cm | Material: Steel and aluminium | Ground spike included: Yes | Cover included: Yes | Maximum wash load: 4+ washing loads What we like Dry your laundry the natural way with this strong, weather-resistant rotary airer that’s perfectly sized for small gardens and patios. You also get special holes on each arm. They are specially designed for hangers. Now you can hang all your delicate items without ruining them with pegs.

As if doing the laundry isn't already a chore, the Great British weather (hi rain!) can make getting things dry even more of a challenge. That's why the Chimney Sheep Large Laundry Mac laundry protector could come in handy. It's a cover with a diameter of up to 2.5 metres designed for rotary washing lines with three or four arms to keep the rain off and let you leave the washing out longer. The final model to make our best rotary washing line review is the Vileda 4-arm rotary dryer. This is simply just a traditional rotary washing line. At Washing-Line we have a soft spot for classic ‘does exactly what it says on the tin’ devices. As you would expect Vileda have opted for the umbrella operating mechanism to open and close this rotary washing line and it works really well. The device has 3 different adjustable heights to hang washing at, with the lines taut and straight in each. This makes loading the rotary airer with wet washing really easy and convenient. Laura has also written articles for publications including the Daily Mirror, the i, Metro, Stylist and Happiful magazine. Why you should trust usThis will depend on the type of the material of the rotary washing line. If the rotary washing line has a metal ground spike, it will not require concrete. If the ground spike is made of plastic, it will need concrete. Here are the installation instructions for a plastic ground spike:

Dryers also damage fabrics. Line-dried laundry does not suffer from this type of heat damage. 3. No chemicals You can consider embedding the ground spike in concrete or plaster for extra support, but it is optional. How deep should a hole be for the ground spike? When you've used your best fabric softener on your brand-new bedsheets, the last thing you want is them flapping in the breeze and the mud simultaneously, which is why the 60m Brabantia Lift-O-Matic Rotary Washing Line has also made the list. Another well-loved option by Mumsnetters, unlike our best overall winner, you get a cover and ground spike included in the price (so, no extra spending required!). The biggest and most beneficial feature of a rotary washing line is its ability to rotate when the wind blows. This action is what makes the process of drying faster, as all of your washing is evenly exposed to the wind, an important element in drying. The rotating element is the final section of a rotary washing line. This part comes collapsed into the pole and then extends upwards. The part is made up of 3 or 4 metal arms which clotheslines hang in between. This is the key element of a rotary washing line as it spins in the wind, which helps to naturally dry the clothes by allowing more air to flow through them. What are the advantages of using a rotary dryer?

Our range of rotary dryers includes many different sizes and types of dryers, including those that attached to walls and freestanding models, as well as those you need to secure into the ground. Keep these top considerations in mind when selecting your dryer. It is no surprise that another Brabantia rotary airer is featured in our rotary washing line review. The 5-year guarantee that comes with their products shows how much confidence they have that their products are of the highest quality. The Brabantia Topspinner is essentially the younger brother of the Brabantia Lift-O-Matic above. However, that doesn’t mean that it is not a great clothes drying device in its own right. Tumble dryers consume a huge amount of electricity but rotary lines use nature – so you dry your laundry for free. 2. Protects the clothes Rotary washing lines can hold anywhere from 10-25kg of washing (or so some of them claim), far more than a tumble dryer which averages about 10kg. How much should I spend?