Legs
The shape of the
legs plays a crucial role in both the aesthetic and practical aspects of floor dryers.
—
U-shaped. Floor dryers featuring two U-shaped legs provide stability during use and reduce the risk of tipping. These legs are typically positioned at slight angles to the floor, often with a plastic lining on the lower crossbar. U-shaped legs offer the convenience of easy vacuuming underneath the dryer or placing objects under it.
—
X-shaped. Many floor clothes dryers feature legs arranged in a crosswise manner. These legs unfold together in a single motion, simplifying the setup process. When folded, the X-shaped legs neatly align with the dryer's main body, where the drying bars are situated. The design prevents any obstruction from the sides.
—
A-shaped. Dryers with A-shaped legs use support points formed by crossbars resembling the letter "A." These legs extend from a central upper point within the dryer's working area and are positioned at slight angles to each other. To enhance stability, they are frequently connected by a jumper. A-shaped legs often function as a miniature version of a fulcrum.
Total working surface
Under the total working surface is meant the total length of all drying rods in the expanded state. The
longer this length, the more laundry can be placed on the dryer and, usually, its maximum load is higher (see below). At the same time, this parameter also affects the dimensions and price of the device.
Max. load
The highest weight of laundry that can be dried (of course, we are talking about wet laundry). In addition to the general weight limit, the detailed specifications can also specify the allowable load on each individual rod.
At home, it is impossible to accurately control compliance with this limitation, but it is still worth taking measures to prevent overload. After all, although many drying racks have a certain margin of safety and can carry a lot of weight without visible consequences, off-design loads on the structure reduce its durability and increase the risk of unexpected breakdown.
Number of rods
The number of individual rods provided for in the design of the drying rack. The more such rods are provided for with the same total working surface, the shorter the length of each of them and the more compact the dimensions of the device in the unfolded state can be. On the other hand, short rods are poorly suited for sheets, blankets and other large items.
Transport rollers
The presence of
rollers or other similar devices that allow you to roll the structure along the floor. Drying racks usually do not weigh so much as to create problems when carrying, even quite large ones; but with laundry hanging out, moving from place to place without rollers can be quite a challenge. In addition, transport rollers are often found in models with 3 — 4 tiers, which are inconvenient to carry, not so much because of their weight, but because of their bulkiness.
Dimensions (unfolded)
General dimensions of the drying rack in working position, taking into account all additional elements — side wings (see above), retractable parts (see "Design"), etc. This parameter will allow you to estimate how much space is required to use a particular model.
