BLACK+DECKER BXAR0001GB Clothes, Electric Laundry Airer, 18 Bars and 2 Heated Wings, 11.5M Space, 10kg Drying Capacity, 74 x 50 x 94cm 63159, Stainless Steel

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I was concerned the fan would be noisy, but unlike a tumble dryer, it’s very quiet at less than 52dB. But this is still notably quicker than a traditional airer – for reference, our experts tested these dryers in summer and found a well-spun load of clothes on an unheated clothes airer took six and a half hours to dry. The longer they take to dry items, the more they’ll ultimately end up costing, but even if you use them to start the drying process, they should make a noticeable difference to your laundry pile. The good ol' British weather never fails us, particularly during the colder seasons, which can make getting your washing dry a bit of a tough job. Although it’s not quite as small as it appears online – it stands 4ft 4in high – this is one of the best choices for a student’s bedroom or a small flat, since it collapses easily into a three-inch thick pallet that can be stowed under a bed or sofa.

In fact, the platforms can be folded down on either side so that it takes up even less space if you only need to dry half a load. Being four tiers tall, it’s a bit wobbly, so has been designed with big plastic feet to keep it upright. It works by blowing hot air down onto whatever it’s holding (our testers managed to clip in single items of clothing and a pillow case), making it perfect for travel or for when you need one item dried in a hurry. Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ.Testers liked the fact you can lie clothes flat in the middle and found it easy to fit a load of washing on.

If you’re in the market for one of these cost-busting appliances, keep reading for everything you need to know about Black+Decker’s heated airer. Heat-up times are also worth considering as it can extend the drying time if your airer takes a while to get to temperature.

Laura is also a freelance journalist and has written articles for publications including the Daily Mirror, the i, Metro, Stylist and Happiful magazine. The Black + Decker 3 Tier Heated Airer arrived folded down, held in place with a couple of cable ties. While it’s not one to turn to for everyday laundry, testers found the innovative design easy to use from start to finish, making it a reliable gadget for one-garment drying.