There is no perfect clothesline height that suits everyone. The clothesline should be as high as you can comfortably reach without strain, as this will make it easier to hang clothes on and take them down again. You don't want your clothesline to be at an unworkable height at which it's a chore to use. A general rule of thumb is to set the clothesline 100 - 150mm above the primary users' heads. The clothesline should not be placed too high, as doing so would make closing difficult since most fold-down clotheslines must be propelled up to close down.

There are so many benefits of installing clotheslines in Toowoomba homes.

Clothes dry much quicker on clotheslines versus clothes dryers, saving you plenty of time and money on your electricity bills over the year.

It can also prolong the lifespan of your clothes because it reduces wear and tear caused by tumble drying machines. 

A clothesline is also the perfect spot for clothes to air after you've washed them. It allows clothes to smell fresh and feel soft, instead of smelling like hot clothes straight out of the machine.

And let's not forget about the environmental benefits! Clotheslines use far less energy than clothes dryers, so it reduces your carbon footprint too!

The price of clothesline installation varies depending on the type of clothesline you want and the substrate we are fixing to.

Clothesline installation in Toowoomba starts from around $120, which excludes the clothesline itself but includes all labour and installation materials. 

For a quote specific to your Toowoomba property and clothesline preference, contact us today to discuss. Our clothesline installation quotes are free and without obligation.

A clothesline is better than a clothes dryer for more than just your clothes. It helps the environment and your clothes too! The clothesline uses the sun instead of electricity to dry clothes, helping you save on energy bills as well as prolonging the life of your clothes by reducing wear and tear from tumbling in a machine.

Clotheslines are almost always hung at least 1600 - 2300mm above ground level. This is to keep clothes well away from damp grass or the puddle underneath your lawn sprinkler. A clothesline that sags can also cause clothes to wear out more quickly, especially when they rub against the line itself.

Sagging clotheslines are easily fixed by raising them to a higher level or by re-tensioning the cord.

Clothesline lifespans vary depending on the type of clothesline and build quality. Some traditional Hills Hoist style clotheslines are still going strong decades later. Some retractable clotheslines seem to only last three years before they give up the ghost. However, irrespective of the type of clothesline, what's more important for longevity is the build quality. Generally speaking, you get what you pay for with clotheslines, so buy the best one you can afford if longevity is important.

The best clothesline placement is on an east-west axis to take advantage of both the morning and afternoon sun. Avoid clotheslines on north-south axes as they will only receive half the sunlight for hours at a time, which can lead to clothes drying slowly or even mildewing. 

It is also worth considering clothesline placement concerning prevailing weather patterns. If it's windy where you live, clotheslines on east-west axes will be less likely to have clothes blown off them, while north-south clotheslines are more likely to have clothes being blown onto neighbours' properties. 

It is also worth bearing in mind that clotheslines can reduce a property's value. If a clothesline is in a prominent area of your yard, you may want to consider removing it or placing it somewhere less noticeable.

Many clotheslines are relatively long-lasting as they've been designed and manufactured for outdoor use, but a little bit of maintenance once in a while never goes astray. 

Even clotheslines that are rarely used need to be serviced from time to time. 

Some common issues include the build-up of rust, sagging/stretching clothesline cord, squeaky/noisy rotary handles and hinge mechanisms, the list goes on. 

Servicing a clothesline will ensure it is as good as new and help prolong its lifespan.

Many clotheslines are relatively long-lasting as they've been designed and manufactured for outdoor use, but a little bit of maintenance once in a while never goes astray. 

Even clotheslines that are rarely used need to be serviced from time to time. 

Some common issues include the build-up of rust, sagging/stretching clothesline cord, squeaky/noisy rotary handles and hinge mechanisms, the list goes on. 

Servicing a clothesline will ensure it is as good as new and help prolong its lifespan.

It depends on the clothesline style you choose. A fold-down or fold-down type of clothesline is usually installed in an hour or two. Rotary (Hills Hoist) and folding rotary clotheslines take a bit longer as we need to dig a hole and concrete a footing (which then requires a 2nd visit to install the clothesline after the concrete is set). We'll always provide a fixed upfront price for your approval before we start any work. Regardless of how long the clothesline installation takes, the pricing doesn't change, so you stay in control of all costs.

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