Is this a silly idea? Washing line in conservatory

goodwithsaving

I'm currently debating whether this is a silly idea. It's not for moneysaving - I'm on a fixed tariff from last year and have a heatpump tumble dryer that doesn't cost much to run. 

My conservatory is large and in the winter, I'd prefer to dry my sheets etc. naturally rather than in the tumble dryer because they dry with fewer creases and have a fresh smell to them. 
I've been considering a Brabantia wall fix washing line in the conservatory, with the box enclosure. It'd be attached to the former outside wall of the house. Of course when it's not raining, they can go on the line outside.

I know there are drying racks, but they aren't large enough for the sheets.

Does a washing line inside sound like a silly idea?

Apodemus

Not totally silly, but you might not get the fresh smell on the laundry if it is not actually outside.  And you might need to keep the outside door open so that you get some air-flow over the damp sheets.

Bendy_House

As Apod says, it's not daft, BUT you MUST keep the inner doors betwixt connie and house closed, any heating in there off, and as many doors and windows open as you can.

That way it'll be just like drying it outside, and you shouldn't have any condensation or mould issues.

Or were you considering drying it in there whilst it's heated like the rest of the house, inner doors open and windows shut? If so, it won't be 'fresh'.

millie

We have a 33ft attached garage and dry ours in there on a 4 line pull out washing line. Most things are dry in 24 hours. A conservatory would be better because you would have the benefit of any sunshine so would be warmer 

goodwithsaving

Thank you all for your replies. I'm glad it wasn't a totally silly idea and @millie it sounds like yours is similar. I know that if I rely on a drying rack, I won't use it. 
The conservatory isn't heated (I wouldn't put it on in there even if it were) but it faces due south and gets very warm, even in winter. I'd have the windows open in the conservatory to prevent condensation, and keep the doors into the house closed. 
The condensation is why I wouldn't want it in the house itself, it also takes up a lot of room in the house but the conservatory is large enough that I could section it off and still sit in there. Having a washing line attached to the wall means it would get used because I could just pull it out and it would be ready to use. I could have a line from one end of the conservatory to the other, but that would be upvc to upvc, and it's quite an old structure. Sound, but old, and I wouldn't want to test it's ability to take the weight of damp sheets!

The reason for the Brabantia is just because I know it's sturdy, looks nice and I have had one before

Bendy_House

Sounds absolutely ideal, GWS.

shiraz99

It's not a bad idea but you may want to consider the amount of condensation you're going to get. If you can't leave windows open and allow a decent amount of circulation then it's probably a good idea to get a dehumidifier, particularly one with a laundry function.

elsien

Yes, I agree. I was thinking damp and mould as well. 

JuzaMum

I have a small West facing porch and I put laundry in there as it gets very warm in the afternoon. I have the windows open and it has not got steamy or damp. Everything dries pretty quickly too

Bendy_House

Ventilate ventilate ventilate. And you'll be fine. And it'll dry the clothes much faster.

kdotdotdotdot

Considering how many people dry their clothes inside the house, I think this is a great idea, and don't panic about the many comments about condensation.  You can always open a window, and it's not going to cause any more condensation or damp than it would if you dried your sheets indoors.