As we welcome the rise of the chillier months, we're also regrettably faced with the fact that hanging up your washing outside is no longer a suitable feat. Therefore, we think it's safe to say that it's officially heated clothes airer season – and if you're yet to jump on the wave, we recommend doing it sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment.
It's no secret that homeowners and renters alike have previously flocked and wiped shelves clean to get their hands on the best heated clothes airer money can buy, especially given that they're a foolproof solution to save energy at home – which is in need of more than ever now that the (albeit, rogue) heatwaves are long behind us.
If you were around last year to see the heated clothes airer craze in full motion, then you likely remember the frenzy that led to a shortage of heated clothes airers virtually everywhere. Lakeland's sellout heated airers, in particular.
So, if you'd rather skip out on a repeat of last year where you had to search high and low for where to find heated clothes airers in stock, here's where to nab our favourite Lakeland pick-ups now so you can save money on the cost to run a tumble dryer and dry your clothes fast this autumn season.
Our favourite Lakeland heated clothes airers to shop now or regret later
With rainy weather returning to the UK, there are likely many of us who plan to turn our heating back on and stay inside our homes rather than go out. In fact, Lakeland has reported a 117% week-on-week increase in sales for heated clothes airers – and we're only just entering the third week of September.
Given the heated clothes airer's reputation of being a back-to-back sellout (irrespective of brand or retailer), there's no better time than now to add one to your autumn shopping list.
If you want a heated clothes airer with a larger capacity then Dry:Soon's Deluxe model can handle 15kg of washing thanks to 21 metres of drying rack space. It's also one of the best options for drying large items like trousers, sheets and towels as they can be easily draped over its three tiers of heated shelving.
If drying and storage space is a big factor in your choice of airer, then the compact Dry:Soon Mini is the option that can most easily be hidden, slotting easily into a cupboard or tucking behind furniture. It can still hold up to 15kg of washing, but because the racks are so much closer together we found that washing stayed wet for longer than the more spacious Dry:Soon models. However, it's still a useful option for small homes.
One of Lakeland's bestselling heated clothes airers, this model has a 15kg drying capacity, but lacks a few useful features compared to the 'Deluxe', including slightly awkward crossbar supports which make clothes hanging more fiddly and get in the way of draping larger items. That said, it's cheaper than the 'Deluxe', which could swing your decision.
The Ideal Home team can vouch for how their heated clothes airers were game-changers during last year's autumn and winter months.
Our Deputy Digital Editor, Rebecca Knight, is a proud owner of the Lakeland Dry:Soon 3-Tier Heated Airer and our Ecommerce Editor, Molly Cleary, has the Electric Heated Clothes Airer from B&Q which they're ready to dust off again for the colder weather.
Whether you've got the budget to invest in the Lakeland Dry:Soon cult favourites or are looking for the cheapest heated clothes airer to run and are looking to snag one at a price tag similar to Aldi's heated clothes airer, rest assured that there's something for everyone.
Where else can you find heated clothes airers in stock?
- Robert Dyas: Get the Haden 194138 Heated Winged Airer for just £40
- Very: Get the Our House Winged Heated Airer for £65
- Argos: Get the heated electric indoor clothes airer for £55
- ManoMano: Get the extra large winged freestanding heated clothes airer for only £49.99
- John Lewis: Get the 3-tier heated indoor clothes airer for £100
- Studio: Get the Black and Decker heated winged airer for £50
- Amazon: Find heated clothes airers from £25.50
So, the ball is in your court. If you've got your sights set on joining team 'heated clothes airers' or are looking to upgrade, consider this your sign to do so before it gets too late.
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