Rotaire washingline cover

dianasnan

Has any one tried one of these rotary line covers that are supposed to let you dry washing outside even in bad weather.Looks like a good idea if it works though a bit pricey.

http://www.rotaire.com/why-rotaire.htm

campervancrazy

yes i'm getting one this winter but also need to buy the rotary airer first so best get saving! have also read good reviews and as i have no tumble dryer and a house that gets damp its my only option this winter, let me know if its any good if you get yours first.

Ken68

Wouldn't the wind catch it. A neighbours gazebo went flying the other day. Similar shape.

campervancrazy

hadn't thought of that! if its full of washing though hopefully too heavy to fly off? will have to think about this.

tinkerbell84

A quick search of the forum (using the 'forum search' function ^^^) would show you that lots of MSE-ers have rotaires, and that folding the washing line away when not in use prevents the 'kite' effect.

frogglet

I had one and it doesn't blow off as it has a string to tighten it and a vent at the top, however it appears to have been made of biodegradeable plastic and after 18 months of use the plastic has disintegrated. Inspite of this they are a great idea and work really well, I went away for the weekend , washed all the towels and left them out and even though it rained they were all dry on my return. I dont know if they are still made of the same plastic. I took the netting off and sewed it round an old nylon parasol I had and that does the same thing, although it looks like an old parasol over my washing.

dianasnan

Have now used the Rotaire Adagio cover for six weeks and it's fantastic. Even in wet weather my polycotton laundry is dry within a day and heavy stuff like towels and trousers are virtually dry within 2 days.

I put the cover on wrong to begin with and had a really speedy response from the inventor which solved the problem: I didn't realise that there was more velcro fastenings along the seams that needed to be undone and repositioned to ensure the rain rain correctly down the centre tunnel.

Even if it only lasts 18 months then I will have saved far more than the cost in tumble drying bills.