Household Essentials Steel & Aluminum 5-Line Retractable Dryer in White

This was so easy to install, just two screws. I already had a conventional clothesline post for it to attach to. I had missed being able to air dry sheets, blankets and clothing so this was the perfect solution. The cords are coated so they don't rust and after adjusting the tension on the lines, it was sturdy enough to hold my quilt. Clothing dries a lot faster so it saves me money on the use of propane for my dryer.

It’s different these days that someone’s wife requests a clothesline for a gift, but mine did. She loves the smell of the clothing and sheets coming off the line…and so do I! This was extremely easy to hang as the kit includes the necessary hardware for most people. I used a drill and a wrench to put this up. I was fortunate to have my house and a fence to connect them to which made it easy. When the lines get loose they are simple to tight up so things don’t drag on the ground. We roll it up when we’re mowing as we have a riding mower that sits up high. Then we simply pull it back out and tighten it up with the handle to lock it in place. We love this design and ease of use

I purchased this retractable clothesline as a substitute for a dryer in an 1 bedroom apartment. Overall it is a good unit that is well designed for what it does. It has an aluminum case with metal clamps. There are five nylon lines that pull out then are locked in place and tightened. It includes four large screws to hang the unit in beams if they are available. When I initially received the unit I checked the walls but couldn't find suitable studs and decided to go with 70 lb wall anchors, this would turn out to be a mistake but more on that later. After hanging it I noticed that the lines were uneven and after calling the manufacturer learned that you have to adjust the lines yourself after hanging the unit to make them even. This is done by tightening the knots inside the bar which is pulled out. I thought the wall anchors would be adequate but after starting to dry heavier loads I learned that they aren't. Luckily I caught the spool case as it was pulling out of the wall and was able to remount it into one stud and only have to use one wall anchor. This did the trick and it didn't pull out again after that. Overall this is a good unit provided you locate a stud and mount at least one of the casing screws (preferably two) into the stud. The other three can be mounted into wall anchors. For the money this unit works well and gets the job done. It also saves you money on your electric bill. I definitely recommend it.

This is my third Sunline. The first lasted many years. The second only four, and this one...we shall see. I live in a harsh and brutal climate where the sun destroys all sorts of things. I think the heat is what caused my last one to lose the plastic coating on the the lines. They cracked, broke off and the fibers were exposed on the lines. One line broke. I got this on sale, it fit exactly like the old one so I didn't need to do any install, just hooked both ends. Some careful adjusting of the lines was required to take up the slack. This is important for even tension, and is done on the end that hooks into the bracket, not the housing. I can get four, sometimes five loads at a time to dry for free in the sun. Nothing smells better than fresh off the line sheets and towels! I have no idea how long this will last, but it's a great clothesline for the price.

This is our 2nd 17145-1 Aluminum Retractable Clothesline. The first one lasted 25 years and was still going strong, except the plastic clotheslines were getting soiled-looking (we live in coastal Oregon and mildew is an issue in the winter). Installation is a breeze: two bolts at each end to mount the main unit and the receiver, then a simple procedure to equalize initial tension on each line, and you're done. Pull the head out of the main unit and latch it over the receiver, then turn the big knob on the main unit to tighten and lock the line tension, hang your clothes. When they're dry, take them down, release the lock button on the main unit, unhook the head from the receiver and wind the lines back into the main unit. You're done. Two minutes tops. Depending on where you install it (ours is on a covered rear deck) we suggest setting the mounting height two or three inches above the tallest family member. From the outside, the new unit appers to be identical to the old one, so we're hoping it'll go 25 years too :-). We highly recommend this product.

This is a heavy duty retractable line dryer! While I balked at the price, it is a good buy. Perfect for the space, easy to install, and good for several rounds of laundry! I've done all the bedding at the same time (sheets, comforters, throws, etc), and it has held up without issue. Definitely recommend.

Well this is my 3rd or 4th clothesline of this type. Each one gets flimsier. The line on this one is not nearly as heavy duty as my previous one. I saved my old one as I may have to use it for parts. One line came completely out from the main cylinder. I rigged it back in by myself. I really need to have my husband hold it open while I rewrap the line correctly. The main body is really thin cheap metal and will dent easily. That's how stuff made in China is. Cheap junk that will be okay for short term LIGHT duty use. I should have spent the $$ on the more expensive model I found elsewhere. This will probably last one year and that's it. For $25-50 more you can get a better one. I'd advise you to buy the better one. I love having my clothesline, and I was desperate because my old one was broken at the tension lock. I do like the four metal blocks that prevent the extender bar from getting pulled inside the body. I do close mine after I am done with it for the day to prevent spiders from moving in, and I hate it when the wasps chew up my clothespins. I hope it stands up for this summer and next summer. I am off work for surgeries and really can't afford to waste money on cheap products. Will keep this updated in the event it has problems.

I mounted this in the car port to dry cloths while it is raining outside, works like a champ. It was very easy to install and strong enough to hold several loads of cloths and bedding. I would recommend to anyone who is in need of or just wants to save money drying clothes.

Not easy to use

I saw a lot of reviews saying they had to get a return or replacement for certain lines not being taught. Good news is, you can adjust this. Image 3 shows you can take the cap off one side and image 4 shows you can slide out the back. This gives you access to the line to tighten. We had to do this with the 3 centre lines and now it works perfectly! Image 1 shoes it set up between our shed and fence. This I'd great if you're looking to save space and stow something away. This is even better if you have boy dogs that pee on a washing line pole and kill the grass around it like we do. Image 2 is what it looks like all stowed away. I can't recommend this product enough, it really is exactly what we were after. I hope this review helps some people and avoids them wasting time returning items and seeking refunds.

Its fantastik

Our backyard is not aligned to have a traditional set up but this worked perfectly. We used the umbrella-style dryers for years but found the hanging of clothes a little awkward. This unit is perfect and makes hanging clothes enjoyable and they dry much quicker.

Excelente producto . Resistente y práctico. Para no tener cables cruzando por tu jardín.