AUSTRALIAN CLOTHESLINES
FOR SALE
THE ULTIMATE 2018 GUIDE
We are almost halfway through the year so we think that there is no better time to talk about our best clotheslines for sale, we made this ultimate guide to help you make the right purchase and jumpstart your laundry duties early this year in hopes of making your life just a wee bit easier.
We have tons of washing lines for sale that will fit just about every nook and cranny inside or outside of your home, there is no such thing as a wrong clothesline because it all just boils down to choosing the one that can meet your demands and to ensure that its designed to perfectly work in the environment it will be installed in.
Not to be biased against the other manufacturers in our regiment but according to our customers and from our very own experience, the locally made clotheslines for sale generally have better build quality than other Australian brands that are manufactured overseas.
Some brands of clotheslines on sale on our website are made in United Kingdom which have great build quality as well, most are Australian designed but made in China although even those can compete in terms of quality depending on the brand.
Don’t worry, we will mention which ones are made locally and which aren’t as we breeze through this article.
Here at Lifestyle Clotheslines, we offer six main categories of outside clotheslines:
- Ceiling Mounted
- Folding Rotary Hoist
- Traditional Rotary Hoist
- Portable
- Standard Fold-down
- Retractable
As you may have noticed, we have quite a handful of formats when it comes to washing lines for sale and we have listed the advantage of each design below for you to determine which ones will work for your home, we also took the liberty of adding a few recommendations that are highly rated for each category so as to narrow-down the choices and keep confusion at bay.
Ceiling Mounted Airer
Since ceiling mounted clotheslines do not occupy any useful space on the ground, this makes it a really good alternative if you have a small yard that is better off used as precious living area instead of dedicating a portion of the already compact space for drying your clothes alone.
We have quite a handful of clotheslines for sale under this category but to start it off, we have the Stacker Gismo.
This washing line’s main frame is made of cast iron and is available in multiple finishes such as Ivory, White, Black, and Lacquer which should suit most home exteriors. Lath lengths are available from 900 millimetres to 2.4 meters.
As the name suggests, the Stacker Gismo can be configured to have a stack of five or seven laths giving you the ability to dry more articles in a relatively small area which is a boon for homes with limited space.
It can be repurposed as a stylish shelf too, it can hold up to 45kgs ofweight thanks to the cast iron double pulleys and sturdy design.
One of our most popular washing lines for sale is the Six Lath Supreme Ceiling Airer which has six timber laths, the laths are available in various lengths which starts at 900 millimetres to 2.4 meters, the latter should be adequate for three people and multiple units can be installed for more demanding households.
The next model we have is the Versaline Up and Away, this affordable unit has variable lath length and additional spreader bars are available for purchase if needed, this unit has a simple design, has up to 10 meters of line space, and its lightweight aluminium construction is durable while making lifting and lowering of the line convenient.
The Versaline Up and Away is a washing line for sale that is also 100% designed and made in Australia while the Six Lath Supreme Ceiling is made in United Kingdom, both models are very well built and the latter has generally positive reviews on our website.
The Six Lath Supreme
is our highest rated
ceiling mounted airer.
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Folding Rotary Hoist
The folding rotary clotheslines for sale in our online store are renowned for their huge capacity and versatility, folding rotary hoists offer line drying space that’s enough for big families with limited backyard space.
This is a good route to take if you don’t want anything mounted directly on your home’s wall or if you simply want to keep your backyard free of drying lines but still need a practical airer.
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The footprint of rotary hoists are big in general for a good reason, don’t get us wrong, they are big (requiring at least 6 meters of clearance all around) but they do not occupy space as much as other units in our selection with similar capacity.
Most washing lines for sale in this form factor have over 49 meters of drying line space in a rather condensed/compact format and that is quite impressive.
Since the top assembly rotates, loading of clothes is easy, you can stay in the same spot, no need to lift a heavy basket of damp laundry from one end of your drying line to the other, the lines do the moving for you! Plus with a bit of help from the wind, the hoist turns without the use of electricity so clothes dry efficiently.
We want to highlight the fact that the whole device can be detached from its ground socket/concrete base, its upper section is retractable for easy storage so you can regain the backyard space for weekend barbecues with families and friends.
A retractable rotary washing line for sale is the Foldaway 51 by Austral, the Foldaway 51 has an astonishing 51 meters of polycord line that can accommodate a week’s worth of laundry for five people with room to spare.
Its galvanised steel construction is designed to withstand our harsh Australian climate and can match any environment with three available shades, the adjustable height and included ground socket facilitates ease of use, deployment, and removal.
The Foldaway 51 lets you dry tons of
clothes without wasting valuable
outdoor space.
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A compact substitute to the Foldaway 51 is the Daytek M32, this washing line for sale has 32 meters of drying lines, with its space-friendly 3.2 metre diameter, you won’t be hard pressed to find a suitable location for this rotary hoist.
The Daytek M32 should be good for up to three people and even features coat hanger loops at the end of all four arms to help you further maximise its drying real estate. It sports a powder coated,galvanised steel frame that is available in fourteen colours too so it wouldn’t look out of place whenever you have it out for drying duties.
The Hills Everyday Rotary 47 is worthy of your attention if either of the two we have mentioned above are too big or too small for you, it has a spacious 47 meter drying line and is economically priced too, Hills has always been well recognised in the Australian market for its reliable clotheslines so the Everyday Rotary 47 is backed by a 10 year warranty.
All of these washing lines for sale are pre-strung and the lines are pre-tensioned so they are basically ready for installation once the ground socket is put in place, all three rotary hoist airers are of high quality, both the Daytek and Austral are completely designed and built in Australia for your peace of mind.
The Hills Everyday Rotary 47 offers
convenience and practicality in an
affordable package
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Apart from the occasional retightening of lines (as with most airers), folding rotary hoists are generally maintenance free but we advise keeping the moving parts properly lubricated and some of the bolts tightened to protect them from water and keep them from rusting, this also prevents creaking when the top assembly is being retracted.
Traditional Rotary Hoist
Basically the grandfather of all rotary hoist clotheslines, this clothesline for sale sacrifices the portability and other convenient features of a folding/retractable model but virtually guarantees a very long service life due to less moving parts and a more sturdy construction compared to modern iterations
This format of washing line for sale is basically a permanent fixture outdoors and most models span quite an extent so in most cases, it is recommended for spacious backyards.
If that is not an issue or if durability is high up in your , you’ll be rewarded with an investment that will last a very long time and require very little upkeep.
The Hills Hoist Heritage 5 is definitely worthy of your attention, it boasts 49 meters of huge total hanging capacity and the lines are made of galvanised steel, just like the rest of this beast.
This thing can accommodate king sized sheets and the heavy duty crank case is fashioned from cast aluminium.
The Hills Hoist Heritage 5 is often
considered as the Rolls Royce of
traditional clothes hoists.
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Our most wallet-friendly clothesline for sale that’s included this format is the Austral Deluxe 4 which can take care of a big group’s drying needs thanks to its 40 meters of drying line capacity, the frame is mostly made of galvanised steel which is pretty much the norm in this price range.
Despite the relatively affordable price tag you’re not sacrificing that much space or durability, it is designed and built locally too, just like all of Austral’s products.
Another clotheslines for sale that is often pitted against Hills’ offering is the Austral Super 5. Out of all our models for this category of clotheslines for sale, the Super 5 holds the candle for having the best value in our honest opinion.
The Super 5 sports an immense 50 meters of line space, boasts cast aluminium gear case, strong galvanised steel tubing, and galvanised drying lines all while being more affordable than Hills’ offerings.
The Super 5 has over 70 five-star ratings on our store, the same goes for several other online shops that offer this very same model which strongly dictates that people who actually have first hand experience with this airer are happy and very satisfied with their investment.
The Austral Super 5 is a reliable and
affordable alternative to Hills rotary
hoists.
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An important thing to keep in mind with either type of rotary hoists that we have mentioned is installations are not as easy as wall mounted clotheslines, if you wish to do this yourself we came up with a post that should help you do this yourself should you consider purchasing this kind of airer
Portable Clotheslines
Portable clotheslines are probably the most prominent kind of airer found allover the world, they’re inexpensive, does not need maintenance, easily transported, and can be purchased just about everywhere.
If you don’t want to opt for permanent airers, the advantages of a portable clothesline is apparent, it can even come in handy as a secondary clothesline for those gloomy days when using your dedicated outdoor clothesline is simply not possible.
For starters, one of the portable washing lines for sale on our website is the EcoDry Portable, this space-saving foldable clothesline makes it easy to be tucked away when not in use, this unit is designed and made in Australia, it’s UV and rust resistant and the line tensioning system eliminates the line sagging therefore clothes will never droop into the middle, ensuring sufficient space between each item.
Its 16 meters of drying line is enough for one to two persons but if you need more, an additional unit can be purchased, thanks to its slim design, finding a location for a pair of your own EcoDry Portable shouldn’t be an issue!
The EcoDry Portable is one
of the most innovatively
designed portable
washing lines
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If you think that portable units won’t be able to handle a family of five’s clothing, think again, our sole high capacity portable washing line for sale is the Fulcrum Mobile.
This model makes short work of king size sheets and loads that are enough for five to six people, the three meter long model has two tiers of drying lines, fourteen at the top, six at the bottom, that equals to sixty meters in a portable package!
Sporting a solidly constructed frame, PVC coated galvanised steel cables, and heavy-duty, industrial type castor wheels, the Fulcrum Mobile is designed to last, as a matter of fact, this is one of the sturdiest portable clotheslines in our lineup.
For those who would rather dedicate their balcony for drying clothes without using up the already compact floor area, you can opt for the Versaline Hook & Away, this light but sturdy airer can be hung on your balcony’s railing, a fence, or even balustrades.
The Hook & Away is one of our popular clotheslines for sale that has a line drying capacity of 11 to 15 meters, it sports an anodised aluminium construction, and the plastic coated polyester lines should last you a long time.
The only disadvantage we see with portable units is that you have to stow them away each time you are done drying your laundry.
The capacious Fulcrum Mobile is a
good alternative to high capacity
permanently installed airers.
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Models that have high capacity still use quite a bit of space when being stored, then again, should you consider going for this kind of clothesline you already know that the this will be a part of the equation and it’s certainly better than having something permanent erected outside your house.
Standard Fold-down
When versatility alongside capacity comes to mind, nothing trounces fold-down clotheslines, this format of washing line for sale can be permanently installed in two ways: on a wall or secured to the ground using ground mounting kits, the latter can be purchased separately.
Given the two solutions, finding the perfect location is convenient and you get twice the chance of successful install.
The only downside when it comes to standard fold-down units is they span over a very long area when deployed, compared to rotary hoists, the latter consumes a relatively small footprint with the same capacity but the argument ends there thanks to the limitless possibilities in terms of installation.
When it comes to capacity, there are lots to choose from, we have fold-down washing lines for sale that start at around half a meter for the width and extends out to one and a half meters.
Our washing lines for sale that’s in this form factor such as the Versaline Broadline and Slimline are available in five or seven and a half meters of width.
The former sports six extra long drying lines for those of you who might need ‘a bit more’ so literally speaking, that’s around forty-five meters of total drying space for the Broadline alone!
The largest model in our selection washing lines for sale is the Eco 300, featuring a maximum length of three meters and 1.5 meters of depth from the wall, it boasts up to a whopping 53 meters of drying line if purchased together with the optional lowline attachment.
53 meters of drying lines for a wall mounted unit is nothing to scoff at, as a matter of fact, that is adequate for multiple wash loads at once which will make your laundry errands significantly less daunting.
The Versaline Broadline (top) and
Slimline (bottom) are some of our most
reliable clotheslines.
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From single dwellers up to extended families, fold-downs are definitely worthy of your attention even if you have a big or small home.
If you want the absolute best foldaway clothes for sale, you will want to take a look at the Evolution series, the Evolution 316 is the king of foldaway wall mounted clotheslines for sale that will last basically forever—and even that is an understatement.
The Evolution 316 clothesline can be custom made to the preselected dimensions you desire, it’s completely made from industrial strength, 316 marine grade stainless steel which boasts a stylish design and is designed to withstand very harsh conditions and salty locations so rust is not even a worry anymore.
This airer features a robust and patented mechanical hinge system with a failsafe mechanism and is available in 4 or 6 line models that can be set at any length that is under 5 meters, the cable is is composed of 316 marine grade stainless steel as well.
The Evolution 316 is designed to stand
the test of time with its pure
stainless steel construction
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A significant advantage of a fold-down clothesline is the frame can just be folded down, allowing you to use the space for other tasks, a space that will otherwise be wasted when your airer is not in use. This form factor is best situated in narrow areas like side walkways, garages or even patios.
Watch out for fold-down clotheslines that have plastic joints or plastic parts that are load-bearing, these components become brittle over time despite being fibreglass reinforced (at least for well-known brands), it is best to purchase an airer that is fully constructed with steel or aluminium as much as possible.
Retractable Drying Lines
Retractable washing lines are mighty little work horses are often overlooked, buyers are sometimes attracted towards the bells and whistles that come with other types of clotheslines for sale online thatthey turn a blind eye on retractable models, these are very reliable, easy to use, and easily installed in just about every way possible.
The cabinet of retractable clotheslines for sale on our website can be mounted on one wall while the receiving end is bolted to another wall, the set can also be installed wall to post, post to wall, or post to post which will certainly make retro-fitters happy.
The best thing about retractable clotheslines is that the cord can be locked at any length (for most models, at least), by setting the cord at the preferred tightness, line sagging is virtually eliminated and there’s no need to keep retightening lines periodically unlike fold-downs or rotary hoists.
Other washing lines for sale require a special mechanism in order to facilitate line tensioning, that normally adds to the cost of the airer so thanks to the simple mechanism of a retractable drying line, the overall price tag can be kept low without sacrificing the quality of the overall device.
The Hills Cordomatic is perfect
for small homes, studios,
or even bathrooms.
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The most affordable unit we recommend for single dwellers or couples is the Hills Cordomatic, this clothesline for sale has only has one drying line but it can extend out to fifteen meters.
If you need something with a little more to offer without blowing the budget, you can choose the Daytek Flexi Dry Twin Line.
Daytek’s compact Flexi Dry Twin Line also extends out to fifteen meters but it has two lines that totals to 30 meters of drying space for less than half the cost of acquiring second single line retractable unit.
is spacious and offers the best
bang for the buck.
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It has a long life powder coated steel case in classy black and can bear loads of up to 20 kilograms so no sacrifices in terms of drying ability.
For households that will easily wreak havoc on both of the small models above, one clothesline for sale on our site the very popular Austral Retractaway 50.
The Retractaway 50 is a heavy-duty, steel-clad washing line for sale that can be stretched out to ten meters, with five drying lines and adequate spacing in between.
This model has 50 meters of total drying capacity that invades the territory of fold-down and rotary models.
Due to the design of this airer, most of the weight/torque is handled by the chassis and receiving bracket so the overall stability of your clothesline will be determined by the surfaces you mounted them on.
The pulling forces are transferred directly to them. It’s a good idea to use a strong fastener for this type of outdoor clothes dryer and should be anchored on very solid surface for the cabinet and receiving bracket.
Spacious, reliable, and wallet-friendly, the
Austral Retractaway 50 is one of our
favourite airers.
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Not only are these things easy to set up, retractable drying lines are also the most discreet kind of washing lines for sale thanks to their very small footprint and understated designs which makes them a very easy choice for those who want a backyard that isn’t adulterated by drying lines.
One last thing to take into account is most retractable washing lines for sale are compatible with old brackets so retrofitting can be done in a pinch, it is the ultimate choice if you don’t want to shell out some more cash for installation or equipment/tools to get it done yourself.
So what’s next?
Once you have chosen your preferred drying lines, like we always say, ensure that your new investment is located far away from trees, kitchen exhaust vents, and parts of your yard where ants or other bugs thrive because you wouldn’t want your newly-laundered items to smell like fried food and be littered with ants, right?
Also avoid mounting your retractable clothesline directly on trees, apart from damaging the poor thing, tree sap or resin will find their way onto your drying lines and can cause stain transfers to your clothes that will certainly be hard to remove. If you don’t those tiny white surprises from birds, it is also best to keep your airers far from fruit bearing trees.
Have your airers installed in a location where it will be hit by the sun on full blast at around 12 noon until 5 in the afternoon since sunlight hits the hardest/the most intense during that timeframe. Be weary of zones where the sunlight will be blocked of by a nearby structure.
Ask Questions!
We understand that clotheslines are long term investments and you want to make the most out of it so prior to pulling the trigger, please check out our knowledge base for the quickest way to find out answers to commonly asked questions, browse our selections and get to know them one by one—better yet, get in touch with us at 1300 798 779.
Not every answer to questions is found online, we have tons of washing lines for sale and it is only natural that you have tons of questions, we are definitely happy to answer as much as we can to make your clothesline haunting a lot easier.
