Amazon's budget clothes dryer under £40 applauded by British shoppers
Amazon is currently selling a budget clothes dryer, the Oypla Electric Extendable Heated Folding Clothes Horse Airer Dryer, for less than £40. This product has attracted praise from shoppers for its dual functionality of not only drying clothes but also providing warmth amidst efforts to economise on electricity and heating costs.
A Closer Look at Oypla Airer Dryer
The dryer features 20 aluminium bars for hanging laundry to dry, aerating damp clothes or warming items like towels. Its drying surface measures 94cm x 50cm and it can be folded into a thickness of 4.5cm for easy storage. The product has become a bestseller on Amazon and its current price is £39.99.
Buyer’s Feedback
Many customers have provided positive feedback about the airer dryer. A reviewer named Danielle explained her experience with the product:
"We are a bit worried about the cost of turning the heating on right now, so we're holding off as long as we can ... The rail gets very hot and it dried her (seven-month-old baby’s) clothes pretty quickly... We left some clothes on it overnight (heater turned off) and by morning everything was dry. We’re pleasantly surprised and will keep using it”
Another customer, Amanda Pepper, commented on some practical steps needed for efficient use of the product:
"Great product, lightweight, easy to fold, I leave it on overnight so it keeps the room warm without needing to use the heating... The downside is you need to move laundry around for maximum drying."
A user named S Mitchell mentioned that the product had been a "lifesaver" in the absence of other heating options due to boiler problems.
However, some customers expressed concerns about the time required for the clothes to dry and the manoeuvring of items needed for optimal results. Some found it tricky to fold the airer dryer and store it away.
The Competition
For those willing to spend a bit more, Amazon also hosts a Bluetooth-enabled app-controlled airer, the ABIS Smart WIFI Heated Electric Clothes Airer Dryer, for £149.99. Other similar products include the £95 3 Tier Heated Airer from Dunelm and the £159.99 Dry:Soon 3-Tier Heated Airer from Lakeland that can hold 15kg of washing over 21m of drying space and costs about 10p/hr to use.