As much as we want to cling to the last of summer, it’s safe to say that Autumn has arrived with its tell-tale signs of fallen leaves and a stew in the slow cooker. That also means, though, that the trusty washing line is redundant for another six months at least - forcing homeowners to turn to the energy-eating tumble dryer.
Shoppers have been getting more savvy with their energy consumption as the dreaded October bills loom, swapping central heating for hooded blankets, and ovens for air fryers.
Another energy-saving swap Brits can make this winter is opting for a heated airer rather than the tumble dryer. In fact, Aldi’s popular affordable Easy Home Heated Airer costs less than 8p an hour to run, compared to 30p+, like most tumble dryers.
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Ideal for rainy days and the colder months when the washing line is out of action, the airer has 20 bars on which to hang anything from clothes to towels and bedding.
The 230W device uses less than 8p worth of electricity an hour to run , and can be folded away for easy storage between uses.
The heated airer costs £39.99 - which is the cheapest we’ve found online - and has FINALLY come back into stock this week. Impressively, it has more than 500 five star reviews attesting to its energy-saving and clothes drying properties.
Many have said it saves even more money, because as well as not needing to use the tumble dryer as much, they needn’t use the iron as often, either!
Aldi shopper Julie said: “I've had this plug in airer for about three months, this airer has been amazing! Lots of drying space. It heats up quickly and has my clothes dried quickly, also leaving no creases. Great for rainy days or if you do not have a washing line.”
Annie S added: “Very effective, clothes dry quickly and it cuts down on the amount of ironing needed. Folds flat so easy to store.”
And Mrs T commented: “I am using the tumble dryer less because this airer is a good size and the heat combined with the cover dries small items very fast, and larger items may take a little longer, but much faster than my usual airer.
“It folds flat when not in use so is easy to store, even though mine is always in use! It helps to heat the room too. Excellent value too when compared with similar items, with a three year guarantee offered.”
You can shop the Aldi Easy home Heated Airer here - but we are expecting it to sell out again pretty quickly!
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