We tested and discounted products that we didn't think made the cut so we're confident that we're only recommending heated airers that are designed to make parents' lives that little bit easier by saving time and money when drying laundry. Recommendations from real parents In the current energy crisis, heated airers aren't as cheap as they used to be but are still relatively low on energy use. Finding the best heated clothes airer may not sound like the most exciting of pursuits. But as a means of drying your clothes in winter, these gadgets are hard to beat. Not only is a heated airer far kinder to your treasured garments than tumble drying (it adds years to the lifespan of your clothes), it’s also better for the environment. It eliminates that damp washing smell and is a good way of minimising crinkles, so you might not need to invest in an iron or a steamer. Most heated airers also fold up compactly for storage. Running at 300w, it costs 15p an hour to use at current prices. It’s tall enough for hanging long items like trousers and towels, and the adaptable rungs mean you can lay up to six jumpers flat for speedy drying. My colleague Debora Robertson swears by it as the best way of drying bras and Sally Hughes of laundry experts Kair recommends it to make delicates last longer.

Heated airers speed up the drying process and provide a gentler method for drying delicates. Instead of wrapping delicates in towels and balancing them precariously on the bathroom radiator, or hanging dresses up in the shower to drip-dry, an electric airer means you can just wring them out gently and lay them flat to dry. How hot do heated clothes dryers get? The latest host. Up to 1000W of power, drying faster, but more secure than the previous dryer, quiet. For the first time, we installed an filter sponge in the air inlet of the dryer. Let the clothes in the drying process, the use of cleaner and cleaner air to avoid clothes smell. Also protect the host to avoid dust, hair and other foreign objects inhaled inside the host. Mumsnetters, previous customers and experts all agree that the Dry:Soon 3-Tier Heated Airer is the best heated clothes airer available (hence the expensive price point). With a decent size capacity, and a lightweight and easily foldable frame, it’ll whizz through your laundry in no time and save you money on your energy bills.Cost to run - To ensure your airer is economical, most brands now give an estimated cost per hour based on the average usage. When choosing the best heated clothes airer for your family, it's worth thinking about the following questions before investing: Capacity - How much washing do you want to hang? Do you wish to dry a full load or focus on the essential items you need the next day? Some dryers have a 10kg capacity, whereas others have up to 15kg – enough to carry a big load. While a heated airer cannot compete with a tumble dryer in terms of speed, it’ll nevertheless dry laundry in a matter of hours and use up to 90% less electricity depending on appliance models – welcome news when energy bills are soaring. For the heated clothes airers on our list, electricity use varies from around 200 watts to 1500. How hot do heated clothes dryers get? Installation and collection more convenient. Only need to occupy a very small space, you can allow you to dry your clothes at any time. Assembly and collection are very convenient, does not require any professional knowledge. You can use it easily.

Rather than heated rungs, this variation on the heated airer features a 70C fan. It circulates hot air around your clothes, which are encased in a tent-like, ventilated outer cover. This means it dries clothes faster than other airers. It does take up quite a bit of space (bear in mind that once the wings are extended, it measures 148cm in length) and the folding mechanism is a little stiff but it dries clothes cheaply and swiftly, helping you to blitz through the laundry pile. Plug in the plug and turn on the switch. You can adjust the timer yourself according to the amount of clothes.Another option for speeding the clothes-drying process is to run a portable dehumidfier in the same room. Dehumidifiers can shorten drying time by 25 percent, while also reducing damp and mould in the home. Heated clothes airers are generally safe but always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and safety advice. Many have timers and are thermostatically controlled to avoid overheating. Part of Lakeland’s much-loved Dry:Soon range, this drying pod regularly sells out for good reason. When testing we found that it dried clothes in around two to three hours thanks to the electric heater base unit (that circulates hot air around the pod). It's a fantastic way to keep on top of your laundry basket and it can reduce the ironing pile too as items are hung on hangers which helps to smooth out creases. The timer can be set up to run for up to three hours. While the bars do become warm (the clue's in the name), they shouldn’t be too hot to touch, which is good news for parents of curious infants and toddlers. Can you leave a heated clothes airer on overnight?

Heated airers can look pretty same-y but this John Lewis option stands out from the crowd thanks to one small thing: shoe dryers. If you’ve been caught out in a storm and had to stuff your shoes full of old newspapers of kitchen towels to dry them, only to find them still slightly soggy the next day, this is for you.If the power cord is broken, please find a professional maintenance worker or an authorized service person. Unlike a traditional clothes horse or airer, heated airers are electric powered and have bars that heat up. When used with a cover, the drying effects are maximised. Some styles of heated dryers have fans that blow hot air inside a covered stand that looks like a small wardrobe. These are generally more expensive to run but can dry a small laundry load in under two hours. The terms 'heated airer' and 'heated dryer' are often used interchangeably. Is a heated clothes airer worth it? The most secure design,built in dual temperature control safety device to ensure your safety.Automatic fuse， External temperature or internal temperature of 105 degrees Celsius or more, automatically shut down the machine to protect personal safety. Intelligent temperature controller，Automatic monitoring of temperature changes, the temperature is higher than 85 degrees Celsius, the machine automatically shut down to wait for cooling before they can boot.

Automatic fuse design to ensure your safety. When external temperature or internal temperature reaches 105℃ or more, the fuse will be blown and the machine will be automatically shut down to protect user’s safety.Ease of use - How easy is the heated airer to run? Does it have a timer? Can you set a drying time that auto shuts off once reached?