I tried the VonHaus heated clothes airer and it has plenty of drying space without taking over my home
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I like the medium-sized design and its generous drying space, but there's one feature I'd change.
When the washing basket is overflowing and the British weather refuses to cooperate, having a reliable way to dry clothes indoors makes a real difference. I've been trying the medium VonHaus Heated Clothes Airer with cover £79.99 (was £99.99) and it's a handy addition to my home, particularly when I've got several loads of washing to get through.
One of the main reasons I like this model is its size. It gives me plenty of space to hang washing without taking over the room, which is exactly what I want from an indoor clothes airer. It feels like a good compromise between having enough drying space for a busy household and not having a huge appliance taking up valuable floor space.
What I liked about the VonHaus heated clothes airer
The medium size airer is a real selling point for me. I can get plenty of washing on it, but it doesn't take up lots of room in my house. If you've ever struggled to find somewhere to put a traditional clothes horse without it getting in everyone's way, you'll understand why that's important.
It has three tiers and offers 11.2 metres of drying space, with 24 heated rails and five non-heated rails. That gives you room for everyday clothing, towels, sportswear and even larger laundry items. The 202W heating system warms the rails to approximately 45-55°C, helping clothes dry more efficiently indoors. I also like that it offers an alternative to relying on a tumble dryer, particularly when you want to get washing dry without using one.
What I didn't like about the VonHaus heated clothes airer
There is one feature that I'm not completely sold on. The Vonhaus airer has a non-heated top rack, which is designed to make use of the warm air rising from the heated sections underneath. I understand the thinking behind this, and it is a clever way to make use of the heat coming off the lower rails. However, I would personally prefer all the rails to be heated.
If I'm buying a heated clothes airer, I'd like to be able to make use of heated drying space across the whole thing. I can see why some people might find the extra top rack useful, but it's not a feature that works particularly well for my needs.
Overall verdict
Overall, I'm really pleased with the VonHaus medium heated clothes airer. Its biggest advantage for me is that it offers plenty of drying space without taking up too much room in the house.
The three-tier design and 24 heated rails give you lots of flexibility for everyday laundry, while the medium size makes it a practical option if you don't have loads of spare space.
I'd prefer all the rails to be heated, rather than having a non-heated top rack, but that's a personal preference rather than a deal-breaker. If you're looking for extra indoor drying space without investing in a much larger airer, this is a useful option to consider.
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