Kent uni accom questions

I’m living on campus next month and I’m planning on buying an over-the-door airer to dry cloths that can’t be tumble dried. However, I haven’t found any info on whether airers in rooms are forbidden or not as only clothing lines have been mentioned and strictly forbidden due to safety issues. Do the laundry rooms provide something similar? Any responses and extra info would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance!

Hey @Qwerty06
Unfortunately, I don't think the over-the-door airers would be allowed (on the main door into your room), again due to fire safety issues, as we wouldn't want there to be anything which can awkwardly block doors in cases where you need to evacuate quickly.
As for the laundry rooms themselves, from the ones I've seen around campus, there are only washing and drying machines in those rooms, so you won't find luck there.
I'm really sorry about this inconvenience.
However (don't tell my boss), I personally don't see much reason why you couldn't use on of these over-the-door-airers on either your wardrobe door or bathroom door (if its an en-suite), as they both can face your windows. In fact, I kind of wish I used that whilst I was on campus! Alternatively, it's also not too uncommon to see some people use their windows to help dry some clothes as well. Again, this is just provided that it doesn't impair your ability to evacute quickly in case of emergency though.
That's just my 2 cents though.
I hope this helps..
Warm regards,
David 🙂
University of Kent Student Rep

Hey David, thanks so much for ur reply 😊. I’m sorry I should’ve clarified, I am in fact planning on putting it over the bathroom door of my en-suite! On that note, r electric dehumidifiers allowed to help with the damp and if so, do they need to pass some sort of test beforehand?

My pleasure! 🙂
Unfortunately, I don't think electric dehumidifiers are allowed, due to them counting as a cooling appliance, like air conditioning. Plus, it'd be quite uncomfortable to bring it up to your room if you live on higher floors. Very sorry about that.
Though, I'll say from my experience that I haven't had much problems with humidity. You can open your windows to a limited extent, but if you want to open them further for whatever reason, you just need to contact the estates or accommodation team who will help you out with that.
Once again though, sorry about that.