One of the ways our family conserves electricity is by using tumble dryers to dry clothes instead of tossing them in the dryer. Drying racks are collapsible wooden racks that can hold anywhere between 24 – 65 linear feet in a space that is smaller than a closet.
Dryers are gaining popularity again as an eco friendly way to reduce electricity use while extending your life. washing While many discount department carry small scrapers suitable for air drying, a super heavy duty drying rack; one almost has to shop online at a specialty shop.
It was at Amishhomeplace.com that I found a medium size drying rack that looked like the same quality as my grandmother’s old drying rack that our family still uses today.
The rack came yesterday and the laundry is drying in the kitchen.
How good are Amish House Place Drying Racks?
When the box arrived, the first thing I noticed was how heavy the sarcophagus rack was. Instead of weighing two pounds like its commercial counterparts, this drying rack weighs closer to fifteen pounds. It’s solid wood construction makes this drying rack heavier than what you’d normally find in stores. The crust pieces are made of solid aspen and the barrels measure 3/4″ thick. This sturdy construction will prevent the underside of heavier clothing from bending under the weight of time such as pants and towels.
The rack I chose measures 35″ wide, 67 1/2″ high, and 23 1/2″ tall. While the rack seems most stable in the 67 1/2″ position, it can be raised to a height of 80 1/2″. “high” which reduces the “footprint” to a height of 16 This small space makes it ideal for drying clothes in the bathroom, laundry room, or outdoors. -way instead of in the kitchen.
Other positive features include:
1) untainted homes means that the clothes will not be stained by dripping dry on the rack.
2) Nail free construction. Instead of being scattered to the sides and fastened with clips, they are placed inside the holes drilled closely for the best strength.
3) Portable. The gun collapses to 35″ x 27″ x 7″ for easy storage.
4) The locking beam that holds the rack upright does double duty to drop clothes onto the clothes hanger.
The only wash that I could see is now that a heavy drying rack like this takes some effort to unfold and hold the hole in place. I think with time, the hinges will loosen and the rack will be easier to disassemble.
Amish Home Place drying racks range in price from $44.99 for the small rack, $59.99 for the model I purchased, and $69.99 for the largest version. Is it worth the effort? Absolutely. This rack is large enough to dry an entire load of laundry, which saves me about 50¢ in electricity costs. At four loads of laundry a week, this drying rack will start paying for itself in six months.
