Despite being made from powder-coated steel, this rotary washing line should still be covered in bad weather to help avoid rusting. Fortunately, a well-fitting cover comes included, and it’s waterproof so there’s no need to take this line inside on rainy days.

For this reason, high-quality three-arm lines can be more expensive than four-arm models because of the materials used.

Steel rotary washing lines are considered stronger and less likely to bend, warp or break than aluminium ones. This is their main advantage, and can be particularly useful if washing drying heavier items like duvets, blankets or towels. Choosing a Line with Enough Space Being able to use this washing line at 129 cm makes it easier to drape heavier items like duvets, cushions and bed covers, without having to hold them high overhead. Woollen items can also be dried flat, without having to hang them and risk them losing shape. There’s enough space on this rotary washing line to hold approximately two loads of washing. The rotating arms create a 2.52 m turning circle which is enough to air clothes well without taking up an excessive amount of space. If you’re a large family, you will likely want a rotary airer that has at least 50 metres of line, to give you enough washing line space to dry all the washing.

Putting up this rotary washing line, and collapsing it down, is done using a system that’s similar to opening and closing an umbrella. It is simple and effective, and there are just three ‘open’ positions to choose between.Be aware that despite offering more drying area, this rotary washing line isn’t particularly tall – so longer items need to be draped across several lines to stop them dragging on the ground. The types of items you will be drying, and how big they are. Different rotary washing lines vary in how much space they have between their arms, and therefore how much room there is for drying. For a strong construction, look for powder-coated steel and PVC lines. These stand up well against the elements. An included cover is useful to have, to keep the lines clean when not in use .

There is a soft grip handle, used to open and close the washing line, and the mechanism works well. It gives a choice of four different positions which help alter the tension of the line.

This rotary washing line has a diameter of 206 cm once opened, and a height of 194 cm. This height means that the line can be used to hang large items such as bed linen and bath towels without them dragging on the floor. Before removing the existing line, have a good look at how it is threaded and tied (taking a few pictures at this stage can be very helpful). Then, remove the old line. Some products may be delivered straight to your door from one of our suppliers and these products will be labelled within the product description.