Electric clothes horse… any good?

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We do tumble dry stuff but obviously some things can’t be plus when the weather is crap (like today) I’m wondering if I should invest in an electric clothes horse.

The Lakeland ones are pricey (and massive).
Anyone got an Argos/Amazon one that is decent that they would recommend?

I had the Lakeland one but gave it to my daughter when she moved out. Bought the Aldi one. The Lakeland one is much larger but basically they do the same thing. The Lakeland one is at least 12 years old. Not sure the Aldi one will last that long

I like mine and find it invaluable for my household along with the use of a dehumidifier that has a laundry setting.

You may want to drape it with a large sheet to start off with but remove it after the initial hour or so.

The Lakeland takes a very useful amount of items.

I would not be without my Lakeland heated clothes dryer.

I use it with a sheet over the top and a dehumidifier and can get two big loads dried in a day.

I have a dri buddy and used it earlier working out how much electricity it was using. A lot less than the tumble drier as expected. Before switching it on smart meter said it was using 0.08p per min and once on it was 0.34p. I never fill it as things dry quicker separated and I've had to put a pair of thick joggers on the radiator now as pockets still damp. Wouldn't be without it though

I have the large Aldi one, that came out last autumn. £90ish It's essentially an A frame, it has three racks on each side, each has 5 rails. There's upright hoops on the bottom of one side for shoes. It came with peg wraps for socks /smalls, a net jumper shelf and a cover

I have used it loads and it's really very good, I tend to do an extra spin if it's heavy stuff like towels/bedding/denim if the laundry is not going out but otherwise it goes on mid afternoon/early evening, I switch it off at bedtime, and leave the cover on.

Clothes are ALWAYS completely dry by morning, towels or folded superking duvet covers may need rearranging, but depending how careful you were to even them out they often do not. I usually find they are dry enough to fold and then I rest them in the sitting room radiator, or air the towels on the bathroom radiator.

I got this one as it fit my space and its been brilliant
Maxi Dry Electric Clothes Horse Heated Airer, 3 Tier Dryer Rack, 300W, Foldable & Compact www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0151FX4F6/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_14NRNFFJ8TFS2JMX10K1?psc=1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=mumsnetforu03-21

I have the Lakeland one with the cover and find it really useful. The room needs to be aired, though, as it can get damp (that's my experience anyway).

I love my lake land and it keeps the room warm, so I always use it when I'm working from home.

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I have a dri buddy and used it earlier working out how much electricity it was using. A lot less than the tumble drier as expected. Before switching it on smart meter said it was using 0.08p per min and once on it was 0.34p. I never fill it as things dry quicker separated and I've had to put a pair of thick joggers on the radiator now as pockets still damp. Wouldn't be without it though

The dri buddy is a good size.

Isn’t it just for shirts/tops though?