Exact date Aldi’s winter gadget returns to stores after selling out…it costs 6p to run and dries clothes without heating
THIS is the exact date Aldi’s much-anticipated winter gadget returns to stores after selling out – and only costs 6p to run.
The German discounter’s heated airer is set to land in middle aisles up and down the country on Sunday, October 20.
In recent years the device, that lets you dry your clothing without turning on the central heating or using a tumble dryer, has flown off the shelves.
Brits have also praised the device for helping them warm up their home without breaking the bank.
It comes as many homes across the UK are bracing themselves for another winter of misery, with energy bills set to rise by £149 annually.
Heated airers can save money on your energy bill as it offers a cheaper alternative to drying your clothes on the radiator.
This method can become costly as it requires you to turn on the central heating.
Heated clothes airers are like traditional ones, but you plug them in, with the bars of the dryer heating up.
You can buy covers for some as well, which speeds up the time it takes to dry your clothes.
Aldi‘s heated airer costs could offer a solution for many families as it costs just 6p to run and will set you back £34.99 when it lands in stores.
The large 230W drying device can hold 10kg of washing, including towels and bedding.
You have to plug it in to get the heating effect from the product.
It costs less than 50p for eight hours, this is compared to a 2500W tumble dryer costs which costs about 85p to use for just one hour.
Aldi calculates that under the current price cap where electricity costs on average 22p per kwh, it costs around 6p to run, though the exact cost can vary depending on where you are and how you pay your bill.
If you want to get your hands on one you will have to act quickly, as this product is an Aldi Specialbuy and once it is gone it is gone.
Aldi does not have an online store so you will have to shop in person if you want to get your hands on one.
You can find your nearest Alid by looking at the company’s store locator online.
How does it compare?
Other retailers such as Dunelm and John Lewis sell similar products but they can cost upwards of £100.
If you do not manage to get your hands on one from Aldi do not worry, as The Sun found a very similar product from Amazon for the same price.
The Highlands Electric Heated Clothes Dryer Folding Energy-Efficient Indoor Airer Wet Laundry Drying Horse Rack costs £34.99 and has a 4.3 star rating out of five.
However, you will have to factor in delivery costs as you can only shop for Amazon products online.
How much does it cost to run a heated air dryer?
Aldi claims that this heated airer costs up to 6p to run for an hour.
So if you use it three times a week and keep it on for four hours, that costs just £37.44 over the year.
However, the price of using this device can vary depending on the individual’s usage and the model you have.
You’ll need to consider the specifics of the item, such as the wattage, how much you use it and then the cost of energy at the time.
But the higher the wattage, the more expensive it will be to run.
The cost is also based on the current Ofgem price cap, which currently sits at £1,568.
But it’s set to rise to £1,717 a year, for the average dual fuel bill and based on typical usage, from October 1.
That means there may be a very small increase to the cost. The price will also be different if you’re not one of the 28million on a tariff that’s subject to the price cap.
The equation you need to work out how much a device is costing you to run is: Cost = power (kilowatt) × time (hour) × cost of 1 kWh (pence).
How to save money at Aldi
Unlike other major grocers, Aldi does not have a rewards or point card system but that does not mean you cannot save on your shop.
Every week the store releases a list of special buys, which are unique bargain products you find online at Aldi and in-store.
The store releases a fresh range of deals every Thursday and Sunday, so be sure to check regularly to see what’s new.
Meanwhile, the store also regularly sells fruit and vegetables at highly discounted prices, as part of its ‘super six’ deal.
It also does weekly saving offers on typically pricey items such as meat and fish.
How to bag a bargain
SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…
Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you’ll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M’s scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you’ll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.