WITH cold rainy weather hitting across the UK, many of us will be tempted to put the heating on.
But we all know just how pricey energy bills can be – leading to many of us to find alternatives to keep warm.
Fortunately savvy shoppers have found a bargain deal to keep them toasty over winter.
The simple trick will make sure you stay warm and can help you save money in the long run.
Shoppers are raving about the Russell Hobbs Electric Heater which is currently in the Prime Day sale.
Instead of being £24 it is currently available for £16.99 for Amazon Prime members.
Not only is it a bargain price but it’s also super cheap to run too.
According to Chechatrade it costs on average £1.68 to run a gas central heater for one hour – but this nifty heater can cost just 20p an hour on the lowest heat setting.
The small heater has two heat settings – 900w to 1800w and is so small it’ll take up no space in your room.
Russell Hobbs bosses say it has no problem heating rooms of 20m by 20m – the typical size of a front room or bedroom.
Not only this, but it also has overheating and tipping over protection plus two years guarantee.
The bargain buy will be an essential for the winter months to keep you cosy without forking out on pricey energy bills.
Happy shoppers were quick to take to the reviews giving it an average rating of 4.3 stars out of five.
One person wrote: “Small and light in size. Kicks out a nice degree of heat when on full power. Brought for my ice cold bedroom which is roughly 8 x 8 metres. Warms the room nicely within a few minutes. I recommend this heater, good for the price.”
Another commented: “Very happy with the heater, gave us welcome warmth on cool days, no issues.”
“It heats up the room immediately. It does not consume too much electricity. It’s portable and I move it anywhere in the room and the house,” penned a third.
Property expert Joshua Houston shared his tips.
1. Curtains
“Windows are a common place for the outside cold to get into your home, this is because of small gaps that can let in air so always close your curtains as soon as it gets dark,” he said.
This simple method gives you an extra layer of warmth as it can provide a kind of “insulation” between your window and curtain.
2. Rugs
“Your floor is another area of your home where heat can be lost and can make your home feel chilly,” he continued. “You might notice on cold days, that your floor is not nice to walk on due to it freezing your feet.
“Add rugs to areas that don’t already have a carpet, this provides a layer of insulation between your bare floor and the room above.”
3. Check your insulation
Check your pipes, loft space, crawlspaces and underneath floorboards.
“Loose-fill insulation is very good for this, and is a more affordable type of insulation, with a big bag being able to be picked up for around £30,” Joshua explained.
4. Keep your internal doors closed
“Household members often gather in one room in the evening, and this is usually either the kitchen or living room,” Joshua said.
“This means you only have to heat a small area of your home, and closing the doors keeps the heat in and the cold out.”
5. Block drafts
Don’t forget to check cat flaps, chimneys and letterboxes, as they can let in cold air if they aren’t secure.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “Very small heater but easily warms a medium to large room.”
“10/10 best heater I’ve ever had,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “This little heater does the job, in our bedroom. It heats the space quickly, and turns off when it reaches the chosen temperature. Looks neat and doesn’t take much room.”
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