Shoppers are going wild as Argos cuts the price of a 'life-saving' laundry gadget
ARGOS has reduced the price of a useful gadget that allows you to avoid using a tumble dryer and save money.
The retailer is selling a heated air device described by customers as a 'lifesaver' for £24 less than its original price.
If your wet laundry is piling up, a heated airer can be a much cheaper alternative to using a clothes dryer.
Moreover, this means that even if it is still cold, you do not have to turn on the heating to dry your clothes.
Shoppers have gone crazy for the JML Dri Buddi heated indoor air vent, which has been reduced from £79 to £55.
A bargain hunter who spotted the discount shared it on deal search website Hot UK Deals, saying: “£24 off JML Heated Airer, great discount!”
The post quickly received a high rating, meaning fellow shoppers agreed it was a great value.
Someone commented: “I put wet clothes in ours and it's dry and ready to wear in 20-30 minutes!”
Another said: “This was a life saver when I had a small flat.
“Does a great job at drying clothes, but don't overpack it or it will take forever.”
A third said: “I have one and it's great.
“I've had problems with clothes not drying quickly enough during winter/wet days and starting to smell.”
The reviews on the Argos website are also positive.
One customer wrote: “I bought this last month and I can say it's amazing.”
Another wrote: “Very happy with my DriBuddi. It dries my clothes in a timely manner.
“Best Buy I've had. I would recommend this purchase.”
A third said: “This is great for drying in winter when you don't have room for a tumble dryer.
“It's easy to assemble and easy to store when not in use. Plus, the energy efficiency costs less than using a tumble dryer.”
While a fourth wrote: “A good price is cheaper than a tumble dryer.”
And a fifth said: “I don't know how I've managed without it for so long, it's brilliant.”
According to the Argos website, the Dri Buddi dries clothes using a warm air motor that helps remove wrinkles and leaves your clothes feeling “crisp and fresh”.
The motor is also said to use up to 25% less energy than other dryers.
It can hold up to 10 pounds of clothing, or about 18 items, and is said to be easy to store.
When opened it is approximately 160 cm high, 70 cm wide and 70 cm deep.
According to Argos, the airer uses 1200 W per hour, which costs 35 cents.
How much a tumble dryer costs to run depends on which type you have and which model it is.
A single condenser drying cycle will cost you £1.37, says InTheWash.
While a single vent drying cycle costs £1.43.
This is the cheapest price we could find for this particular heated airer, but it's always worth shopping around as you may be able to get a better deal elsewhere.
Both B&Q and Robert Dyas are selling the dryer for £79.99, while Currys is selling it for £69.99.
Wholesale retailer Costco currently has another model on sale and fans are loving it.
The Costco Black + Decker Heated Winged Airer retails for just £24.98.
We've tested a range of different heated airers, from Dunelm to Aldi – see which one works for you.
And if you're on a budget, we've put together a list of the cheapest heated airers on the market.
How much does it cost to run a heated airer?
The cost of using a heated airer depends on a variety of things.
You need to consider the specifics of the item, such as its wattage, how much you use it, and how much energy you use overall.
But usually, the higher the wattage, the more expensive it will be to run.
The cost is also based on Ofgem's current price limit, which is currently £1,928.
In case you don't know by now, this is the equation you need to figure out how much a device will cost you to run:
Cost = current (kilowatt) × time (hour) × cost of 1 kWh (pence).
When it comes to heated airers, Ben Gallizzi, energy expert at Uswitch.com, says a 300-watt model will cost you about 41 cents to run for five hours.
This is the time it takes for a normal load to dry.
You can also consider a heated air cover, which works by trapping the heat your drying rack produces and therefore reducing the drying time of your clothes
If you don't want to pay for one of these, consider using a sheet.
Another option to dry your clothes faster is a dehumidifier.
These work by sucking extra moisture from the air. Some are eclectic so it will cost you a run, but some won't.
We tested a great value dehumidifier from B&M and found that we would never use a tumble dryer again.
Meanwhile, we also tried 11 robot vacuum cleaners so you can keep your feet on the ground – two devices beat the top price of £900 models on price and performance.
Additionally, we compared the use of a heated airer and a dehumidifier for drying clothes.
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