Laundry appliances cover everything beyond the washing machine — dryers, drying racks, airers and the laundry equipment that makes laundry day easier. What you need depends on your space and how you dry: a dryer for wet weather and apartments, a rack or airer for cheap, gentle drying, or both. In a small laundry, wall-mounted and folding options save space. Think about your climate, your space, and how often you need clothes dry quickly.
What laundry appliances do you need?
Most laundries are built around a few pieces:
- Clothes dryer: vented, condenser or heat pump, for fast drying regardless of weather.
- Drying rack or airer: free to run and gentle on fabrics, folding away when not needed.
- Laundry trolley or basket: to move and sort washing.
- Iron and ironing board: for finishing.
Dryer or drying rack?
They suit different needs and often work together. A tumble dryer dries a load in an hour or two regardless of weather, which matters in winter, in apartments without outdoor space, and for households with lots of washing — but it uses electricity, and heat is harder on some fabrics. A drying rack or clothes airer costs nothing to run, is gentle on delicates and wool that shouldn't be tumbled, and folds away, though it takes hours or a day and needs airflow. Many households use a rack for delicates and everyday loads and a dryer for wet weather and towels.
How do you dry clothes in a small space?
A small laundry or apartment needs drying that folds away or goes up the wall. A wall-mounted retractable line or fold-down airer takes almost no space when closed and pulls out when needed. A slimline tower or concertina rack holds a full load in a small footprint. A heat pump or condenser dryer works in an enclosed room with no external vent, unlike a vented dryer that needs a window or duct. Good airflow matters, since drying indoors adds moisture to the room — open a window or run a fan or dehumidifier to prevent damp and mould.
Common questions
What dryer works in a laundry with no window?
A condenser or heat pump dryer, since both collect moisture in a tank rather than venting it out. A vented dryer needs a window, external vent or well-ventilated room.
Is a drying rack better than a dryer?
A rack costs nothing to run and is gentle on delicates and wool; a dryer is far faster and works in any weather. Many households use both — a rack for delicates, a dryer for towels and wet weather.
How do I dry washing indoors without damp?
Ventilate the room — open a window, run an exhaust fan, or use a dehumidifier. Drying indoors releases moisture into the air, which causes damp and mould in a closed room.
What's a good drying rack for a small laundry?
A wall-mounted fold-down airer, a retractable line, or a slimline tower rack — all hold a load and fold flat or retract against the wall when not in use.
Can I pay for laundry appliances with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our laundry appliances start from $34, which is four fortnightly payments of about $8.50.
Complete your laundry
Laundry appliances work together. Add a washing machine, a clothesline for outdoors, and a dehumidifier for indoor drying.
A $34 laundry appliance splits into four fortnightly payments of $8.5 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 do the same. Every order ships from our Australian warehouse, dispatched within 1–2 business days, with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to return it. We're a family-run Australian store, going since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.
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