For a compact model, you cannot fault the wall mounted retractable clothes airers and drying racks.  They are ideal for all types of washing needs, from moderate washing all the way to heavy loads.  They are versatile in that you don’t have to have a lot of space in order to install them and they work extremely well in areas such as playrooms and garages.

What should you be looking for when sourcing your own wall mounted airer?  The first thing you want to look at is the length of washing line that is available to you when you have it extended to its full length.  Where possible, it should be easy to retract and should not cause any knotting of the lines when you put it back.

Remember that you have to attach the one side to the wall and the other will need to be attached to some item, either wall, tree or purpose build pole.  Knowing where you are going to locate your wall mounted airer will make a big difference to what it will be attached to which could alter your costs quite considerably.

There are other models of wall mounted clothes lines including the static and the concertina style.  Neither of these require that you have an adjacent wall or pole to secure to and although they often do not offer the same amount of line for drying, they are ideal for small spaces and the concertina style can be pushed flat against the wall to reduce the space it occupies when not in use.  Many of these devices are very affordable, but are not ideal if you want to hang extensive amounts of washing.  For those people who need the extra line, but still need to have a convenient wall mounting, the Brabantia 375842 Wallfix Wall Mounted Rotary clothes line is the answer.

Although it retails for around $120, it is compact, folds and opens easily and has received good reviews online for its ability to deal with high loads.  It is still recommended to balance heavy loads such as bedding and towels, but for convenience and quality design, this is the best on the market.