Updated 2 November 2026
Drying clothes indoors: dehumidifiers and heated airers
Put the airer in a small room, close the door and run a dehumidifier in laundry mode: clothes dry in hours and the moisture goes into the tank instead of your walls.
Pro Breeze OmniDry 12L
- 12 L/day
- up to 15 m²
- 2 L
The best-selling dehumidifier on Amazon UK right now: 12 litres a day, automatic humidity sensor, laundry mode and a drain hose option.
Pro Breeze OmniDry 20L Smart
- 20 L/day
- up to 25 m²
- WiFi app, voice control, laundry mode, 24h timer
A 20-litre compressor model with WiFi and app control, sold as a Which? Best Buy.
Devola 12L Low Energy
- 12 L/day
- 36 dB
- 2 L
Low-energy 12L dehumidifier with laundry mode and a 36 dB night-time noise level.
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The fastest way to dry laundry indoors
- Spin at the highest speed your clothes allow.
- Hang them in the smallest room, with space between items.
- Close the door and run a dehumidifier in laundry mode, or use a heated airer with its cover.
- Don't drape clothes over radiators: it pumps moisture into the air and makes heating less efficient.
Comparison
| Model | Key figure | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Breeze OmniDry 12L | 12 L/day | Best seller | Price |
| Pro Breeze OmniDry 20L Smart | 20 L/day | Best for whole homes | Price |
| Devola 12L Low Energy | 12 L/day | — | Price |
| EcoAir DD3 Slimline (desiccant) | 10 L/day | — | Price |
| Dry:Soon Deluxe 3-tier heated airer | 21 m | Best airer | Price |
| BLACK+DECKER 3-tier heated airer with cover | 300 W | — | Price |
| Status 230W winged airer | 230 W | — | Price |
Our picks in detail
1. Pro Breeze OmniDry 12L
- Extraction: 12 L/day
- Room size: up to 15 m²
- Tank: 2 L
- Extras: humidity sensor, 24h timer, laundry mode, continuous drainage
The best-selling dehumidifier on Amazon UK right now: 12 litres a day, automatic humidity sensor, laundry mode and a drain hose option. The safe choice for a flat or a damp bedroom.
Running cost: about 4.7p an hour at 26.32p/kWh.
Pros
- Best seller (4,000+ bought last month)
- Humidity sensor and display
- Continuous drainage
Cons
- 2 L tank fills fast in a very damp home
2. Pro Breeze OmniDry 20L Smart
- Extraction: 20 L/day
- Room size: up to 25 m²
- Extras: WiFi app, voice control, laundry mode, 24h timer
- Award: Which? Best Buy (April 2025, per Pro Breeze)
A 20-litre compressor model with WiFi and app control, sold as a Which? Best Buy. Enough for a whole two- or three-bed house with damp problems.
Pros
- 20 L/day
- App and voice control
- Which? Best Buy (per listing)
Cons
- Pricier than the 12L
3. Devola 12L Low Energy
- Extraction: 12 L/day
- Noise: 36 dB
- Tank: 2 L
- Running cost: under 5p/hour (per Devola)
Low-energy 12L dehumidifier with laundry mode and a 36 dB night-time noise level. A good alternative to Pro Breeze.
Running cost: about 4.7p an hour at 26.32p/kWh.
Pros
- Low running cost
- Laundry mode
- Quiet
Cons
- Works best above 5 °C
4. EcoAir DD3 Slimline (desiccant)
- Extraction: 10 L/day
- Noise: 39 dB
- Tank: 3 L
- Extras: humidity sensor, timer, laundry mode, louvre
Slim desiccant dehumidifier with humidity control and laundry mode. Quiet for a desiccant and good in cold homes.
Pros
- Humidity control
- Quiet for a desiccant
- Laundry mode
Cons
- Price
5. Dry:Soon Deluxe 3-tier heated airer
- Drying space: 21 m
- Load: up to 15 kg
- Extras: 1-12 h timer
The best-known heated airer in the UK: three tiers, 21 metres of drying space and a timer. Add the cover or a dehumidifier to dry faster.
Running cost: about 7.9p an hour at 26.32p/kWh.
Pros
- Lots of space
- Timer
- Popular
Cons
- Needs a cover or dehumidifier for best results
6. BLACK+DECKER 3-tier heated airer with cover
- Power: 300 W
- Drying space: 21 m
- Load: up to 15 kg
- Extras: cover and wheels
Three-tier heated airer that comes with a cover and wheels. 300 W, about 8p an hour.
Running cost: about 7.9p an hour at 26.32p/kWh.
Pros
- Cover included
- Wheels
Cons
- Bulky
7. Status 230W winged airer
- Power: 230 W
- Rails: 20
- Weight: 2.5 kg
Light, foldable winged airer with 20 heated rails. The cheapest way to get heated drying.
Running cost: about 6.1p an hour at 26.32p/kWh.
Pros
- Light and foldable
- Cheap to run
Cons
- Less space than 3-tier models
FAQs
Does a dehumidifier dry clothes faster than a heated airer?
Usually yes, and it also dries the room. The best result is both together: a heated airer with a dehumidifier in a small closed room.
Is it cheaper than a tumble dryer?
A compressor dehumidifier or heated airer costs a few pence an hour to run, typically less per load than a vented tumble dryer.