Electric clothes dryers (e.g. from Lakeland) - reviews?

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Does anyone have one of these? I'm considering an electric dryer and would be interested in pros and cons from a current user. Thanks.

Not a fan here. I have actually installed one of these in a spare room above a radiator and can dry two loads of washing overnight.

I love mine. I don't have a dryer, or the option to get one. Is it same as a dryer? No of course not. Is it better than an normal surer? Yes. Same rules apply, don't over fill, organise properly and rotate.

I have the Lakeland 2 tier

It’s bulky, heavy, slats are too narrow so harder to load up.
Dries slowly. Sometimes it could be on Monday stop for two days before it’s dry.

Something hung over a radiator could be dry in and hour.

The basic minky type cheap airers are better in my opinion

I think a basic airer and a dehumidifier is better.

I'd echo PP and say dri buddy, it's great. Hang my washing on there and set it off for about an hour or so and it's all dry and ready to pop straight away as it's all hung and creases dropped out. I also use a sock octopus in it to dry underwear and smaller items.

I have a dribuddi the same as a previous poster, it works really well.

I rented in Scotland for a bit last winter and there was one in the property - I found it really good.

I'd second a PP question about whether a student will have space for it though. I found it useful as I only took up a couple of bag's worth of stuff, and I can see the use for a family - but if you're one person in student sized spaces I'd suggest a standard folding one would be more useful! Even if you know they could fit it in this year, what about the next two/three years?

Again thank you everyone for the reviews of Lakeland (and other airers). Student has the space and is committed to accommodation for at least 2 years, so that's not an issue. There might be the added bonus of a little added warmth to the room? (ventilation comment noted re humidity encouraging mould). A bit more thought needed before decision, but this thread is helping!

I have the Lakeland 3 tier rack. I use a single sheet as a cover. My washing dries over night, including towels. I think it’s great.

They are fab imo. Drap an old sheet over it (even better, a duvet cover) and Bob's your uncle.

I have the heated Lakeland airer, tumble dryer and non heated airer. Each has its own use. The heated airer is fab with a sheet to cover it, but painful to put clothes on it - which most adults will willingly (or unwillingly!) do. But you need to consider whether a student will have that much patience/time.

For a student I think a 'normal' airer which is easy to load but also a plus in option to heat - would be best. Lakeland ones are meant to take a huge load which a student may not have - so a normal sized airer which is quick to load will do.

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I have a tumble dryer and a Lakeland heated airer.

I use both for different things.

Ideally I line dry and finish off this time of year on the airer.
But when it’s raining constantly like now, I tumble what I can and leave the rest on the heated airer. But the cover does speed it up.

Don’t know if that helps you decide for a student. I suppose they will only have one persons worth of stuff so it would be ok, but ventilate the room are sleeping there too.

dryer and non heated airer. Each has its own use. The heated airer is fab with a sheet to cover it, but painful to put clothes on it - which most adults will willingly (or unwillingly!) do. But you need to consider whether a student will have that much patience/time.

I’m so surprised so many have said this - I find it easier than a standard airer!