'Absolute bargain' heated airer costs just 5p an hour and holds 'a full load of washing'

consumption remains a daily concern for many households, but sometimes investing in appliances with low running costs can help save on bills.

Heated airers aren't a new invention, but when looking for a low-cost solution for drying during cold weather, they can come in handy.

Dunelm's is not only cheap to run -wise, but also affordable in the first place, costing £40 and with the potential to save even more, as it can cost as little as 5p per hour to use.

can hold as much as 10kg of washing and the element helps to speed up the drying process and avoid damp smells that can develop when clothes take days to dry.

offers 12 metres of drying space, yet it folds up neatly and is lightweight enough to be easily be stored away when not in use.

Shoppers are commenting on the affordable cost and easy assembly of .

Rob J said: ''Absolute bargain, and at a sensible price, we also bought the cover for it to trap the heat and speed up airing time.''

Dawn commented: ''Have only use a few times yet, but so far it's excellent. Holds a full load of washing and dries quickly. Easy to assemble. I would recommend buying the cover as well.''

Amazon also has a number of heated airers to rival Dunelm's, including the for £54.99.

Those in need of even more drying space could opt for the , which costs £82.95.