Best Heated Clothes Airers in Ireland — All Guides
Drying clothes indoors is the default for most of the Irish year. A heated airer warms the rails so laundry dries faster than on a plain clothes horse, for a fraction of a tumble dryer's running cost: a 220–230 W airer costs about 8–9 cent an hour at Irish day rates. We compare heated airers on wattage, capacity, size and owner ratings on Amazon.ie.
Heated Clothes Airers: frequently asked questions
How much does a heated clothes airer cost to run in Ireland?
A typical 220–230 W heated airer costs about €0.084–€0.087 an hour at €0.38/kWh. Most have no thermostat and draw near their rated power the whole time, so a six-hour load is roughly €0.50. On a night rate of €0.18/kWh the same load is about €0.25.
Is a heated airer cheaper than a tumble dryer?
Per hour, yes by a wide margin: a heated airer draws around 220–230 W while a tumble dryer typically draws 2,000 W or more when heating. The airer is slower, so compare per load, not per hour — but for most households a heated airer is still much cheaper per load.
Do heated airers cause damp and mould?
The water in your clothes has to go somewhere, and with an airer it goes into the room. In a small closed room that raises humidity and condensation. Running a dehumidifier in the same room, or drying near an open window or extractor, prevents it.
Can I leave a heated airer on overnight?
Many people do, and running it overnight on a night-rate or smart-meter tariff roughly halves the cost. Follow the manufacturer's instructions, keep it away from curtains and bedding, and don't cover it with anything other than the cover designed for it.