Updated 2 November 2026

Heated clothes airers

A heated airer uses 230–300 W, about 6.1p–7.9p an hour. Use the cover, or pair it with a dehumidifier, so the moisture doesn't end up on your windows.

Best airer

Dry:Soon Deluxe 3-tier heated airer

  • 21 m
  • up to 15 kg
  • 1-12 h timer

The best-known heated airer in the UK: three tiers, 21 metres of drying space and a timer.

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Comes with a cover

BLACK+DECKER 3-tier heated airer with cover

  • 300 W
  • 21 m
  • up to 15 kg

Three-tier heated airer that comes with a cover and wheels.

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Cheapest to run

Status 230W winged airer

  • 230 W
  • 20
  • 2.5 kg

Light, foldable winged airer with 20 heated rails.

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Comparison

ModelKey figureBest for
Dry:Soon Deluxe 3-tier heated airer21 mBest airerPrice
BLACK+DECKER 3-tier heated airer with cover300 W—Price
Status 230W winged airer230 W—Price

Our picks in detail

Best airer

1. 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
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2. 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
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3. 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
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FAQs

How much does a heated airer cost to run?

About 6.1p–7.9p an hour at the Oct–Dec 2026 price cap, so a 6-hour load costs roughly 36–47p.

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