What Mumsnet users say
"Bought the John Lewis 3-tier airer and used it for the first time on Monday. I think it's going to be a game changer between washing less often, using economy 30 min wash for everything except bedding and towels, and me going back in the office four days per week. I guess time will tell, but so far, so good" (Recommended by Mumsnet user Glorieta)
"I have this John Lewis one, and it's fantastic. I wouldn't be without it." (Recommended by Mumsnetter HiHoHiHoBackToSchoolWeGo)
Our verdict
Ease of use - 4.5/5
Features - 5/5
Results - 4.5/5
Design - 3/5
Value for money - 4/5
If you are looking for a quick and affordable way to dry your clothes indoors over the winter months, then the John Lewis 3-Tier Heated Indoor Clothes Airer is a great investment.
Our tester Izzy Laws lives in a small London flat with her partner. A lack of outdoor space meant that drying laundry quickly and efficiently had always proved a bit of a challenge for the couple.
Izzy says: “We needed to dry our clothes quickly and without having to put the heating on.
“We have had the John Lewis 3-Tier Heated Indoor Clothes Airer for over a year, and it’s been great for us. It also doubles as a heater for those colder months. It doesn't take up too much space, so it is perfect for city living.”
So, little wonder then, that the John Lewis 3-Tier Heated Indoor Clothes Airer is a fixture on our best heated clothes airers round-up.
What’s the John Lewis 3-Tier Heated Indoor Clothes Airer like to set up?
“It’s very easy to set up. Just plug in and switch on,” says Izzy, which is great if you are not DIY-minded. No tools or an extra pair of hands are required.
What is the John Lewis 3-Tier Heated Indoor Clothes Airer like to use day-to-day?
Able to fit 15kg of clothing and heating up in an impressively quick time, this robust airer makes light work of large loads.
Izzy says: “I find it gets very hot and will dry items quickly when laid directly on the rack. If you have items hanging over the edge it will take longer to dry
“I like how quickly it heats up. If I leave it overnight, the items are usually dry by the morning.”
However, sometimes this impressive airer has proved a little too sturdy for Mumsnetters who say they found it stiff and tricky to fold. Izzy agreed, adding: “Collapsing it down, it can sometimes get stuck.” So this is something to bear in mind if you struggle with issues like arthritis.
It is worth noting that the John Lewis 3-Tier Heated Indoor Clothes Airer does not come with a cover, as Izzy observes: “This item might be more efficient if it came with a cover, but I'm not sure how that would affect dampness and smell.” But if the lack of a cover is a problem then you can always fall back on the old money-saving hack of tucking a fitted sheet around the airer.
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