Are heated drying racks effective and how much are they?

During this time, we often resort to more expensive methods such as radiators and tumble dryers to get our clothes perfect.

However, in recent years, many have started opting for heated drying racks with many swearing by them.

But how effective are they and how much does it cost to buy one in the UK?

Many across the UK are now looking for more effective ways to dry their clothes this winter (Getty) (Image: Getty)

How effective are heated drying racks for wet clothes?

According to Geepas, heated drying racks are very effective in a number of areas such as energy efficiency, cost saving and convenience.

Heated clothes airers are generally more energy efficient than traditional methods of drying clothes such as tumble dryers.

They use lower-wattage heaters and consume considerably less electricity when running.

While the energy consumption varies between brands and models, it is much lower than the 2-5kWh per load used by tumble dryers.

Because of this, they are also much cheaper to run with a single load typically costing 63p while the cost of a tumble dryer can be as high as £1.42, according to Numble Fins.

The winter makes it nearly impossible to dry our clothes outdoors (Getty) (Image: Getty)

How much do heated drying racks cost in the UK?

While the running cost of a heated drying rack is typically around 63p per load, the start-up costs of acquiring this is also another concern for households across the country this winter.

Generally, the price of a heated drying rack can be anywhere from £40 to £100 depending on the make and model of the product.

A number of retailers such as Dunelm, B&Q, Currys, Argos and John Lewis sell these to consumers in the UK.

Similarly, heated drying racks can also be found through online pages from high street stores as well as on Amazon.