Rotary clothes dryer

Ours wouldn’t be, but it’s not really ugly or intrusive when folded down, so we wouldn’t bother moving it. It holds much more than a line, btw, and is so much easier to load.

I know what you mean watermeadow After 50 years of watching washing blowing on a long line, we have moved and have to have a rotary. It is alright and does the job. We just fold it up when empty and leave it in situ. But oh for a nice long line with a clothes prop.

I put mine out of sight when not in use (shed or garage) it is not overly heavy.

I have had a rotary line for many years now, but was reluctant at first, as I thought the washing wouldn’t dry as well as on a line. But of course it did, and I just fold it down and put a dark green cover on it when not in use. You will soon get used to it, and it is not intrusive at all.

I’ve had one for years it does take loads of washing and mine which I bought from B & Q is light enough for me to carry it in one hand as I prefer to put it away in the garage when I’m not using it.

We have had a rotary line for several years. It stays in the shed until I have too much washing for the proper washing line when the rotary gets dragged into service. (Washing dries quicker on the proper washing line I reckon).

I took mine to the tip after years of it looking like a rather bare tree, I hardly ever used it because the birds used to use the washing for bombing practice and it needed to be washed again. I prefer the tumble dryer, no creases and very little ironing. As to your question they are not very heavy but it depends how heavy duty it is.

I’ve got one which I put away in the garage when finished with. I don’t find it particularly heavy to move, but if you have any issues with mobility it might be tricky lifting it out of its base to carry to the garage/shed, and then putting it back in again when you want to use it.

Mine is up all the time; I have never folded it up or put it away. I see that my neighbour has put hers away after the summer, must be tumble dryer time now! I have two loads drying on my rotary at the moment as it has turned into a nice sunny day here now. Won't be long though till I give in and use the drier again.

I don't know your reasons for not being able to use a long line, bit perhaps you could use one of these retractable ones. I have hooks on opposite fences and zig-zag mine, giving plenty of length in a small area, and it is very quick to take down.

Thanks everyone. Good to know they are removable but maybe I’ll get used to it so it won’t seem such an eyesore.
I have got a tumbler dryer but reluctant to use so much electricity.

I leave mine up all year round and use it on bright days even in winter. It's too one side of the garden so not intrusive.

I have planted shrubs around my drying area, so I cannot see the washing on the rotary dryer unless I really look. The washing still gets a good blow and dries just as quickly.

I use a cover for my rotary dryer. Something like this: www.amazon.co.uk/Brabantia-Protective-Cover-Rotary-Washing/dp/B010LSZ81Q/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=rotary+dryer+cover&tag=gransnetforum-21&ie=UTF8&qid=1539803969&sr=8-6 - I know it's a bit Hyacinth Bouquet, but it makes it look a lot less obtrusive and means the cord never needs cleaning.