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Dry:Soon Deluxe 3-Tier Heated Clothes Airer review: running cost and verdict
7.3/10
Lakeland's popular Dry:Soon Deluxe with built-in timer. Lakeland quotes a running cost of about 9p an hour.
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The good
- Built-in timer
- Large drying space
- Well-known UK brand
The not so good
- Pricier than rivals
- Wattage not published by the seller
Who is it for? Families drying a lot of washing indoors.
How much does it cost to run?
One hour at full power (300 W (typical))
7.9p
at 26.32p/kWh
A month of typical use
£6.16
6 hours, 3 times a week
Ofgem price cap, Direct Debit, national average (1 October to 31 December 2026). More in which electric heater is cheapest to run.
Specifications
| Type | Heated clothes airer |
|---|---|
| Power | Not stated by the seller |
| Controls | Timer |
| Oscillation | No |
| Tip-over protection | Not stated |
| Splash protection | No |
| Noise | Silent (no fan) |
| Amazon ASIN | B016Q6NOCC |
| Source of specs | Amazon.co.uk listing; running cost per Lakeland |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Dry:Soon Deluxe 3-Tier Heated Clothes Airer cost to run?
At full power it uses 0.30 kWh an hour (typical): about 7.9p at the Ofgem price cap (26.32p/kWh). Typical use (6 hours, 3 times a week) comes to around £6.16 a month.
Alternatives
Status 230W Heated Winged Clothes Airer
- Heated clothes airer · 230 W
- Folding winged airer with 20 heated aluminium rails and a 94 cm wingspan: only 230 W, so a full day of drying costs well under a pound.
- Costs 6.1p an hour at full power.
BLACK+DECKER 3-Tier Heated Clothes Airer with Cover 300W
- Heated clothes airer · 300 W
- 300 W three-tier heated airer with cover and wheels: dries a full load indoors for pennies an hour, far less than most tumble dryers.
- Costs 7.9p an hour at full power.
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