Brabantia WallFix Retractable Washing Line with Protective Fabric Cover (24m) Wall-Mounted Foldaway Clothes Air Dryer (Silver)

As has been stated by other reviewers, this item is moderately fragile. The alloy is quite thin, and does not instill confidence in it's tensile strength. However, that being said, if this is used with care it works just fine. It took me about 20 minutes to install it on the wall, including finding an 8mm drill bit and it feels quite solid once mounted. There are four rubber gromits that fit on the back of this to cushion it against the wall, and I suppose to give it some cushioning from vibration in the wind. This also has the benefit of reducing vibration noise against the wall. The screws are adequate and fit the unit well enough with the supplied washers. You do need to use a reasonable amount of strength to pull this from the wall until the catch clicks into place, and of course as has been mentioned here - to lift it away from the wall to disengage the catch before folding it away. It is best to do this with a bit of caution, simply because the frame is not very solid, so is fairly easy to bend or buckle. There is no template for mounting this, which I think is something the company should supply. It's all well and good giving us the measurements on the sheet in small print with a small diagram of the mounting plate. I mean, how much extra cost is it to put in a paper template? It would save time and trouble for the customer. For myself I made my own template from the back place, rather than dismantling the thing or fiddling with the assembled unit to mark the holes. There is no fixed height to mount this unit, it is advised to mount it at a comfortable height, so the top of the mounting plate is slightly above the head of the person using it. When you see how it works, this makes a lot of sense. Once I showed my wife how this unit works, and how to release the catch again, she has been using this comfortably. We're both getting a lot of use out of this as the main rotary dryer is out the back of the property in the middle of the grass, this one is mounted closer to the back door at the end of the patio. It's easier to get to when the weather is questionable, and as it folds away neatly it doesn't interfere when we are sitting out there or entertaining. Once this is pulled out and locked, it is quite large and will take a fair amount of washing. For us this means that the larger household items can go on the bigger rotary dryer, and smalls, underoos, t-shirts and other washing can go on this thing. It does mean we get more washing done in a day which is a bonus in some ways and a bane in others (more ironing for instance...) This answered a need for us, and allows us to hang washing out on days when the weather is less than perfect, and dash out to grab it quick if there's rain, without a long sprint down the garden and a wet trudge back carrying a heavy load. I suspect that because of it's convenience it is going to get more use than the larger rotary dryer. Great idea, well made and finished. Some care needs to be taken when fitting and using this item because of the way it is constructed, but overall this is a very nice unit that has made our lives that little bit easier. As it folds away neatly into it's own housing - either the alloy box or the provided rain cover which clips to the sides and sits tight on the top cap and bottom of the legs, it is unobtrusive and tidies away neatly.

Did a lot of research on options as this was a lot of money to spend on a clothes drier but having tried everything else decided to go for it. I have a small garden with Astro turf so no options for putting a drier into the ground. Have tried many types of freestanding and they end up blowing over and also quite restricted on size. No regrets so far with this. My son found it easy to fit using the template that was on the box and it seems strong and solid. Only downside is I have severe arthritis and so far have been able to ‘click’ the catch into place (though I can put it down) but as I leave it up most of the time, this is not proving a problem. The cover is great and when line not in use its becomes very compact and discrete. Excellent item.

So sturdy and space saving.

Brilliant as ever. When i move i left the one i had behind and have missed it. No wonky rotary pole, no having to cut grass round wonky pole. Folds away neatly. Strong, robust. Holds large items like quilt covers, bath towels.

What a superb idea for a washing line in a small space . Holds a good amount of washing and because of the clever design the washing does not tend to flap onto the wall as can happen with some wall designs . My only complaint is with the material cover . This would also be more than sufficient and quite attractive if it was made to fit . The elastic threaded through the cover to pull it close over the line is far too short and so it is impossible to pull over the line completely and so it ends up flapping in the wind ! The elastic has no spare to allow for adjustment . Wonderful product ....but a shame about the simple provision of an adequate cover .

Quality space-saving washing line that was easy enough to install via the handy drill hole template on the box and a few included screws. Cover is good quality and fixed with poppers and stretchy so provides a good fit when not in use. Can open one handed so little effort as light enough, as I have a disability, so that’s excellent. Plenty of line space for drying. Struggling to think of negatives! Definitely a quality purchase and it shows so feel it will last well. Very happy after 10 days of use

Amazing, so easy to erect. Folds away easily

I badly needed to find a way of hanging my large double sheets without them draping on the ground. I purchased this to fix on a side wall of my garage (indoors - this is Britain after all) It was very easy and quick to fit using the template provided though you will need a drill. The fixed construction opens out in a click-clack movement creating a multi-sided spider web-like washing line which is sturdy and solid. It easily takes two full washing machine loads and is easy to access from all angles if you take care to position it where there is space. As it is completely clear from the ground, I sometimes pull an oil radiator under the washing line to speed up the drying process as I could never get two washloads in the drier. The best thing is that once the washing has been collected you just push the construction back onto the wall where is sits like a neat vertical arm. It comes with a high quality nylon cover that clips on with giant press studs which tuck in the washing lines and make it look very neat and compact. You could really put this anywhere with a bit of space - conservatory, bathroom... although ideally they are meant, I think, to go on a sunny outside wall. However you choose to use it - brilliant product.

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This product is one of those rare purchases that has improved the quality of workaday life. I enjoy the satisfaction in making a common task easier. This clothesline (I'm waxing about a clothesline?!) works well, it's solidly engineered for the task. It easily deploys and folds away so doesn't clutter the landscape, even a landscape where there's room to stretch. This dryer seems to handle all the laundry I throw at it. I can fit 3 loads, if some of the stuff is on hangers. That includes sheets. I live in a dry climate so I rarely have to leave a lot of wet laundry hanging, it dries so quickly. But I can toss a comforter, small area rug on it, and I've used it as a basket to hold bed pillows that need airing out and some sunshine. It's a terrific item, and paid for itself quickly in reduced machine dryer use. It's very sturdy and good for large households with a lot of laundry. At the same time, totally compact. If I have any criticism, it's that the Cordura cover is not as user-friendly as the dryer is. I like to leave all my clothespins on the dryer, and when folded, the cover doesn't fit as well with all the clothespins, and in any scenario it's difficult to snap on. I'd appreciate an improved cover. There is a metal cover available in the EU, I think. But it would probably not fit over my clothes pins. Nonetheless, when company is coming over, I can cover it well enough. Do yourself a favor and buy it. * Update: Three years later, my husband and I are still delighted with the functionality of this dryer. It is almost always deployed, and is only folded up when company comes over. We have unrelenting UV eleven months of the year or more. This exposure is unmerciful on various plastics, rubbers, fabrics, paints, and hard goods like chairs. But this folding clothesline is a freaking champ. Very hardy in the sun, wind, rain. No parts that rot or rust or mold. I'm very pleased. ** Second update 2021, almost to the day, 7 years after purchase: Something broke. It was the little part that holds the rig snapped open. Brabantia REPLACED THE ENTIRE DRYER, even though we only requested a part. What a wonderful company. They have my full appreciation and loyalty. (I bought their ironing board, which is also super-excellent.) As it happened, the line the clothes hang on was also in need of replacement. I bought some line, but found upon closer inspection that buying the replacement line from Brabantia would have been better, they include the little clips, it's not a simple matter of restringing with any line. Brabantia included the hard protective dryer cover, which is quite handsome, but will indeed not close with my clothespins on the line, so I remove them to properly stow the dryer. But wow, it looks nice, and functions so much better than the soft cover. I wish all the tools I use to complete daily tasks were as satisfying and functional. Kudos to a company that treats customers right--a rare attribute in today's marketplace.

Ho atteso a dare una recensione per capirne se era durevole. Dopo diversi anni posso dire che è un ottimo prodotto, non invasivo, ma allo stesso tempo con possibilità di stendere molta biancheria (carichi di lavatrice di 8kg). Una volta richiuso lo spazio che occupa è irrisorio.

Je suis ravi de cet achat. Le WallFix de Brabantia est très pratique : il se replie facilement contre le mur et ne prend quasiment pas de place quand on ne l’utilise pas. Une fois ouvert, il offre une grande capacité d’étendage (24 mètres), largement suffisante pour une lessive complète. La qualité est au rendez-vous : structure robuste, cordes résistantes aux UV et antidérapantes, idéal pour durer dans le temps. L’installation est simple grâce aux instructions claires et au kit fourni. En plus, le design est discret et élégant. Je recommande vivement ce produit à tous ceux qui veulent un étendoir pratique et esthétique !

Great product for areas where you don't have space for a traditional clothesline. High Quality product, durable and easy to use. Easy to retract and folds away flush with wall when not in use.