Lakeland heated airer: are they worth it even if you have a tumble dryer?

[Missingsleepandthecat]

Hello all
Ok, so as the autumn is rolling in and the weather has been a tiny bit unpredictable, I have been finding myself using my tumble dryer more and more and am getting concerned about running costs. I already have a regular clothes horse, but, despite it being based on the same design as my old one, it seems much shorter and thus our clothes drape on the floor and get plastered in cat fur.
When I had my old airer I would only really use the dryer for towels and sheets, and possibly if I was bogged down with washing or needed stuff there and then (which wasn't very often).
Is there any point in having a Lakeland heated airer if I already own a dryer? or would it be a great addition?
Can you fit an entire wash load on them with no problems? (Had a new washer a few months back and its 8KG)
Thanks all
Sleep cat x

I just got the Lakeland airer from the bank holiday sale. I think it cost as much as the tumble dryer to run. But we only have a washer dryer which cant do full loads! Also some clothes aren't tumble dry able.

I have a 7kg machine and the largest 3 tier one can't hang a full load.

i've had one for around 5 years and think its excellent - i also have a tumble drier but the airer is good for finishing off, stuff that cant tumble dry. I always keep the kids pjs on there so they are nice and warm. it is very cost efficient to run, far cheaper than that tumble drier if my memory serves me right. I wouldnt be without mine.
I dont think you would get a full 8k load on it though - I think you can get a 6k load on it but probably not 8.

I worked out that a load of tumble drying would cost about 50p based on the manufacturer's stated energy use. I can't find the kWh of the heated airer but it says "less than 5p an hour" - so how long do you need to leave it on for? If it's on overnight you might as well tumble dry and just put the rest on the top rungs of a normal airer.

Hmm, maybe I'll get a bigger non heated clothes horse then, was a good thought though

Mine costs 4p an hour to run

What do the clothes smell like off one?
When I use a regular clothes horse my clothe smell stale

I got one for my birthday and thought it was an...odd gift! It's bloody brilliant! I whack a load on overnight and it's warm and dry by the morning.

How hot do they get? Would I have to keep it away from the children (2and 4) and pets? I'm debating getting one for in the garage (thanks, sorry for the hijack)

No damp patches, Catkisser?
The thing I found with my clothes horse even with a dehumidifier, was that most things like hoodies and jeans always with no doubt would need a trip round the dryer to finish them off

Admittedly, thick items need laying across a whole layer instead of hanging. And maybe yes, the odd damp patch for things like jeans or thick hoodies. I have mine next to a window which is slightly open to avoid damp. They definitely don't smell fusty though, they smell of your laundry gel and make the room smell nice too!

Oooo!! sounds good!

Do your clothes feel soft after drying on the heated airer? I noticed they feel a bit stiff after being on a normal rad.

Be good if things were a bit softer from one