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Lakeland electric airer

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BluePheasant · 08/10/2018 12:02

Posting on here as I know the Lakeland heated airer is quite popular among MNers!

We’ve had ours a few years now. The wire, which has been coming lose for a while, has now inevitably completely frayed. The earth wire has snapped right where it goes into the airer. Has anyone had this happen and been able to repair it or is it a goner? Thought worth a try asking before we attempt to take the thing apart!

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DGRossetti · 08/10/2018 12:11

I really, really would't risk it, for the cost.

FlibbertyGiblets · 08/10/2018 12:14

Before you bin it, send photos and a description to Lakeland. They welcome feedback eagerly and although they prob won't replace they might send you vouchers?

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BluePheasant · 08/10/2018 14:53

Good idea about sending a photo.

It’s a shame, I’m sure somebody with the know how could repair it but it’s a risk with electricals. Such a waste Sad

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TimeIhadaNameChange · 08/10/2018 15:59

Do you rate it? My mum has offered to buy us one, or a new tumble drier. I've been tempted by the Lakeland one for years but am not convinced they would work. Do they?

DGRossetti · 08/10/2018 16:05

We had one. It worked OK, but is a little fragile. When ours broke, we decided to get an eBac dehumidifier, and never looked back. If you think about it, all the heated airer is doing is putting moisture into the air, which can be a bit yukky if your ventilation is poor.

FingerlingUnderling · 08/10/2018 16:27

You can definitely get it repaired. Its only the flex. Just needs a new one. You might find an independent electrical shop near you that can do such repairs. My DH does them for things that need a fix but if you are not confident (the flexes are all available at DIY shops and you cut off the length you need and rewire it to the device and plug) then there are often shops that do them or people who advertise as handy people in classifieds who can do them.

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BluePheasant · 08/10/2018 22:12

Thanks am going to look into getting it fixed, too much is sent to landfill when someone somewhere could fix it!

Yes agree about needing good ventilation. They ideally need to be in a smallish room with a window open. We put an old fitted bed sheet over the top which helps it all dry quicker. We’ve used it for years and don’t really notice it adding much to our bills, gets clothes dry over night and everything smells fresh.

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BluePheasant · 08/10/2018 22:14

Definitely will save you money compared to running a tumble drier and you don’t have the problem of all the things that can’t be tumble dried.

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PDM78 · 17/09/2024 19:17

Hi, I can repair these Lakeland Dry:Soon dryers. I know, we have had mine 5/6 years and it finally gave up the ghost! When powered on all it would do is constantly beep. The problem is a capacitor. I’ve got a bunch of them now in my workshop. So, if you need yours repaired, simply send me your control board and for a small fee, I will repair and return!

check out my website pmrepairs.co.uk

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