Household Essentials 12-Line Outdoor Umbrella-Style Clothes Dryer
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Household Essentials 12-Line Outdoor Umbrella-Style Clothes Dryer
Customer Review: Dad happy with Father's Day gift!
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this clothes dryer for my elderly father, based on the reviews and the fact that it spun - so my Dad would not have to walk around to hang his clothes. He was so excited to receive this and since he already had a pole in the ground, installed it the next day. It worked perfectly until he had used it a few times. One day, after hanging all of his laundry (my Dad washes very few clothes @ a time), the whole thing collaspsed - clothes all over the ground - being resourceful, he picked up his clothes and took the pole apart and found where the lever was pushed in hence, the pole closed. I told him that I would return the item and he asked me to wait and see. Thankfully, he's had no problems since then, but be aware that this might happen.Customer Review: Good equipment, but could be a bit better.
Summary: 4 Stars
I have one of these many years old. It is very durable, but not well machined and a bit clunky to operate. No matter, it is the best you are going to find and it is quite usable.
Two comments:
The center pole creates a line several inches too short for a 6' person to get by without ducking. Very annoying if back yard space is small. This can be overcome by humping up your concrete fill a few inches above grade.
The cords are too stretchy and the whole thing needs a funky tightening session a time or two a year.
That said, if you are just getting into a new drying alternative, enjoy! It takes a little getting used to. Avoid the chemical softeners and soon you will love the fragrance of crisp sunshine.
Customer Review: Worth the money
Summary: 4 Stars
It's been so long since I hung any clothing to dry outdoors I forgot how stiff they can get. But, anyway, this has been a great product.
Got it about a month ago, followed the installation directions, and everything works as promised. I've never put more than three loads of clothes on it, but it would probably hold four.
Because it's an umbrella version of a clothesline, I have found that I need to balance out the really heavy clothing, like the towels and so forth. But otherwise, I've had no problems with this clothsline.
My dryer used to send the dial on my power meter spinning like crazy. It has been a real pleasure knowing that I can dry my clothes for free now.
Customer Review: Good value!
Summary: 4 Stars
I have been using the clothesline between 2-3 times a week for almost 2 months. (The previous owner had a sleeve installed for his clothesline, so I can't comment on the ease of installation in the ground.) The clothesline works fine, definitely a good value for the price. I put out one load of laundry at a time so that I can space things out in my humid climate. The clothesline is quite roomy and has handled the weight of wet clothing without issue. The collapsible arms make it easy to put away if a windy storm is coming. The cording/tubing is a bit slack, but I haven't needed to tighten anything yet. I'd recommend this item and look forward to many years of hanging out my family's laundry!Customer Review: Earth Friendly
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this garden clothes line in order to save energy and have my laundry dried in the sunshine smelling clean and fresh without the use of a chemical softener. However,where I live the winters are long so it is not used as much as I hoped and my drier has to be used in the winter. Nevertheless it was a good buy and I hope to take it with me when I move, unless the next person who buys my house is as earth friendly as I am. No HOA here to stop the line going up because it might 'spoil the look of the area'.