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Status 230W Heated Winged Clothes Airer review: running cost and verdict
9.7/10
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.
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The good
- Only 230 W
- 20 heated rails, folds flat
- The most-reviewed heated airer on Amazon UK
The not so good
- No cover or timer: switch it off yourself
- Rails get warm, not hot: thick items take longer
Who is it for? Everyday drying of shirts, underwear and towels without the tumble dryer.
How much does it cost to run?
One hour at full power (230 W)
6.1p
at 26.32p/kWh
A month of typical use
£4.72
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 | 230 W |
| Controls | — |
| Oscillation | No |
| Tip-over protection | Not stated |
| Splash protection | No |
| Noise | Silent (no fan) |
| Amazon ASIN | B01CUDHFZC |
| Source of specs | Amazon.co.uk listing (AHCA-230W1PKB) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Status 230W Heated Winged Clothes Airer cost to run?
At full power it uses 0.23 kWh an hour: about 6.1p at the Ofgem price cap (26.32p/kWh). Typical use (6 hours, 3 times a week) comes to around £4.72 a month.
Alternatives
Dry:Soon Deluxe 3-Tier Heated Clothes Airer
- Heated clothes airer
- Lakeland's popular Dry:Soon Deluxe with built-in timer. Lakeland quotes a running cost of about 9p an hour.
- Costs 7.9p an hour (typical) 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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