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Indoor clothes drying
The ultimate guide

Drying indoors with airers and heated clothes airers.


Drying clothes indoors is often the best option during colder months, when it’s raining or bad weather, or when outdoor space is limited. Whether you're facing a wet forecast or living in an apartment without a garden, indoor drying can help keep your clothes clean and fresh without relying on unpredictable weather.

Using solutions like a heated clothes airer or upgrading your current clothes airer with energy-efficient accessories ensures faster drying times. This guide explores the best methods for drying clothes indoors, helping you save time, energy, and space all year round.

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Available solutions
Deciding what is best for you, your budget or your laundry load


When drying clothes indoors, there are several space-saving and energy-efficient options to consider.

Heated clothes airers
Dry your clothing quickly and efficiently and a fantastic alternative to tumble drying

These electric heated clothes airers are great for preventing the damp smell that comes with slow-drying laundry and have generous capacities for whole loads of washing. They are efficient to run and have folding designs for easy storage between uses.

Winged Heated Electric Clothes Airer

Dry your laundry efficiently with this Beldray heated airer with wings.

Conveniently folding down for compact storage, this easily collapsible drying rack has 18 heating bars with 12M of drying space, perfect for drying your whole load.

  • Only costs 7.9p per hour! Price calculated using the OFGEM pricecap October 2022
  • Large enough to handle a full load of washing. Holds up to an impressive 15kg of damp washing.
  • 18 heated bars with 12 metres of drying space.
  • Collapsible design is ideal for storing in compact spaces.
  • Ideal for towels and bedding indoors.

Round heated clothes dryer

Using hot air circulation, the indoor dryer uses a 1000W fan heater to circulate hot air and dry your laundry with ease.

  • Only costs 34p per hour! Price calculated using the OFGEM pricecap October 2022
  • Dry your clothing quickly and efficiently. Holds up to an impressive 10kg of damp washing.
  • A lightweight aluminium frame, perfect for using in any environment in your home.
  • Featuring 6-arms, allowing you to hang up to 18 hangers leaving your laundry fresh and crease-free.
  • Easy to use with 6 settings for efficient drying and features a powerful 1000W fan heater

Heated pod drying system

Turn any regular clothes airer into a heated airer!
Simply add your clothes to your existing airer, attach the removable cover over the airer, position the heater unit underneath turn on and dry away! Suitable for most 3 tier airers (65 x 55 x 145cm)
(Please note: Airer Not Included.)

  • Turn your airer into an electric clothes dryer.
  • Suitable for most 3-tier airers
  • Comes with an adjustable timer for efficient drying and can be scheduled to suit your household chore routine.
  • Easy to use with 6 settings for efficient drying and features a powerful 1000W fan heater

Compact living and limited space in your home

Drying clothes indoors with limited space can be a real challenge, especially if you don’t have room for a tumble dryer. Compact living often means relying on creative solutions, like clothes airers, but they can take too long and leave your home feeling damp. A heated clothes airer is a perfect alternative, offering a space-saving way to quickly dry laundry without the need for bulky appliances. Its foldable design makes it easy to tuck away when not in use, making the most of your small living space.

Combatting allergies

For allergy sufferers or those sensitive to pollen, drying clothes outside can be problematic, as outdoor allergens cling to fabrics. Drying clothes indoors with a heated clothes airer eliminates the risk of bringing pollen and dust mites into your home, ensuring your laundry stays fresh and allergen-free. Additionally, heated airers offer a gentle drying solution that helps maintain the quality of your fabrics, preventing wear and tear caused by tumble dryers or harsh outdoor conditions. This makes them an excellent choice for anyone looking to protect their health and extend the life of their clothes.

Other options

If you're still undecided on what option is best for you, why not explore our entire range?