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 .

Brilliant. Very sturdy but neat and tidy. Saves having washing in the middle of the garden

We bought one of these about 5 years ago and having recently moved house we decided to get a new one. Arriving in a long heavy box you get the line which is pre-assembled plus all of the fixings, a basic instruction sheet and the fabric cover. These are straight forward to install and I've found it best to install into brick though that does take longer as the holes required are quite deep. This time around I must have hit the toughest brick in the world so be prepared for that. I install the bottom fixings first and then the top and tighten everything up ensuring that the rubber washers are firmly up against the wall. A spirit level is essential when installing to make sure this is perfectly aligned. A quick test and shake just to make sure it's good to go then put on the blanking plates it's finished. These can hold a good couples of washes of mixed items and they hold an amazing amount of weight without sagging. Easy to fold and unfold, not sure how people are bending them you just don't need to be that forceful with them. Overall we love these, perfect for a small or large garden when you just don't want a washing line out all of the time. Folded up with the cover on they look nice and tidy. One final tip to take away from this review, I did this again on this installation as well on the previous one. One of the panels on the box contains a template for drilling holes, I made my own, but I didn't notice until I was about to throw the box away but I think Brabantia should include this in the box rather than having it in a less obvious place on the fold of the box! If you have found this review helpful, please let me know by hitting the “helpful” button! or if you have any questions then feel free to ask :)

Stendibiancheria geniale, si possono stendere quantità elevate di biancheria, nel mio caso utilissimo per le lenzuola, in quanto abitando al piano terra non è possibile usare uno stendino normale. Quando non si utilizza, da chiuso, ha un ingombro veramente minimo, permette quindi di sfruttare al meglio qualsiasi spazio. Ciliegina sulla torta: assistenza al TOP, io avevo acquistato questo stendibiancheria su amazon warehouse (usato come nuovo), ma mi è arrivato rotto. Amazon non poteva sostituire il prodotto, ma solo rimborsarmi, purtroppo avendo bisogno dello stendibiancheria non era la soluzione giusta per me. Mi sono rivolto all'assistenza Brabantia che nonostante il periodo critico in cui ci troviamo in questo momento (covi-19) nel giro di pochi giorni mi ha fatto ricevere uno stendibiancheria nuovo direttamente a casa.

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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.

The best wall fixed clothesline in my view. I am quite weak, but I can handle putting the line up and taking it down. Lots of hanging space. We had our previous one for 7 years without any problems, however, the incredible winds of the last few months caused damage and we had to replace it - not the fault of the clothesline.

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 !