Americans should take a closer look at the super-efficient drying racks that save money and electricity on laundry

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Recently, I spent a long weekend in a cabin in Oregon where one of the best (and most useful) features of the space was in the bathroom. It wasn’t the Toto toilet or the rainfall shower head, but another luxury: a shiny chrome towel rack that, to my surprise, quietly warmed my towels.

Enchanted by this device, I experimented with a wet swimsuit, which I left draped over its bars for a day. I returned to find it warm and dry enough to pack away, as if it’d spent a day basking in the sun on a clothesline.

Best for high capacity
Tors + Olsson X Frame

Best for a tight budget
Maas & Bath Heated Drying Rack