How Much Money Can You Save in a Year by Switching to a Clothesline?

If you're still relying on your electric dryer, you could be throwing away hundreds of dollars a year — not to mention unnecessary wear and tear on your clothes.

Whether you live in an apartment or a freestanding home, switching to a clothesline — like a foldable clothesline, ground clothesline, wall clothesline, or compact balcony clothesline — is one of the easiest ways to cut your energy bills and reduce your environmental impact.

Dryer vs Clothesline: The Cost Breakdown

Let’s take a typical Aussie household doing 5 loads of laundry per week. Here's how the numbers stack up:

• Electric dryer usage per week: 5 loads × 6 kWh = 30 kWh

• Annual usage: 30 kWh × 52 weeks = 1,560 kWh

• Annual cost: 1,560 kWh × $0.30 (avg. electricity rate) = $468

Even with a more efficient dryer (e.g. condenser at 4 kWh/load), you’re still paying around $312 per year.

By comparison, a clothesline uses zero electricity. Your only expenses might be:

• Pegs: ~$10/year

• Minor maintenance (line replacement or cover): ~$20/year

Total: Under $30/year — meaning your household could save $280 to $470 every year, just by switching to line drying.

Clothesline Options That Fit Every Home

We offer a full range of Australian made clotheslines designed for any home setup:

• ✅ Balcony Clothesline – Perfect for apartment living and small spaces

• ✅ Wall Clothesline – Folds down when not in use, mounts to walls or fences

• ✅ Ground Clothesline – Freestanding and durable, ideal for backyards

• ✅ Foldable Clothesline – Lightweight, portable and renter-friendly

All our clotheslines are designed to be strong, weather-resistant, and built for Australian conditions.

Why Choose an Australian Made, Strong Clothesline?

When you buy from us, you're investing in quality:

• Galvanised or powder-coated frames

• Rust-resistant hardware

• Heavy-duty line tension

• Over 40 colour options to match your outdoor space

• Backed by manufacturer warranties

Unlike cheap imports, our strong clotheslines are made to last — rain, sun, or salty coastal air.

Bonus: It’s Better for Your Clothes and the Planet

• Line drying is gentler on clothes

• Reduces your carbon footprint

• Sunlight naturally sanitises fabrics

• No need to worry about dryer maintenance or breakdowns

The Bottom Line

Switching to a balcony clothesline, wall clothesline, or foldable clothesline could save your household up to $470 per year — and that’s before you factor in the environmental benefits and extended clothing life.

With just a one-off purchase, you can start saving immediately and continue for years to come.

Ready to Save Money and Ditch the Dryer?

Explore our full range of Australian made clotheslines — stylish, space-efficient, and built for everyday life.

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