The chilly winter weather is causing temperatures to plummet, while the ongoing cost-of-living crisis keeps household bills soaring. As Christmas approaches and the cold persists, many seek more affordable ways to keep their homes warm.
Across the country, Brits are bracing for flurries of snow as an ‘Iberian plume’ is set to sweep across the country. Temperatures will plummet to -7C in parts of Scotland and -4C in northern England. The impending cold front could make now an ideal time to pick up a handy heater before they sell out.
Retailers like Dunelm offer plenty of cost-effective heating solutions. Despite its compact size, the £18 Plug in PTC Heater has been praised by customers for its ‘powerful’ ability to quickly heat a room.
Ideal for those wanting to warm a specific area without resorting to central heating, this device “delivers comforting warmth” once plugged in and switched on. Users can tailor the settings to their preference using the LED display and digital thermostat, and even set a timer for added convenience.
Based on the latest Ofgem energy price tariff, this 500W device should only require about 12p of electricity per hour, making it a budget-friendly solution for heating smaller spaces. The product has received glowing reviews from customers who found it effective at “taking the chill off” in small areas, reports the Mirror.
One shopper said: “Kicks out more heat than expected. Only used in a galley kitchen so far, but warmed up quickly. Perfect for cold mornings before the central heating kicks in.”
Another satisfied customer added: “Excellent product. Gives instant heat enough for a small space. Reasonable price. Can be moved easily from room to room.” Meanwhile, a third said: “Excellent small heater, used in our campervan. It also includes a remote control (not mentioned in the details). Great value and works well in a small space.”
Someone else reported: “I have been using this for about 6 months to warm up my small home office and it does the job excellently, warms up my feet fast, the central heating is usually off in the mornings. Will be buying another one to warm up the guest room which gets quite cold in winter even with a small radiator in the room.”
However, not all buyers were pleased. One stated the heater “is only effective in the tiniest of spaces” while someone else noted: “Even with my hand right in front I could barely feel any heat. I was optimistic that this would be useful but unfortunately this wasn’t the case!”
For those interested, similar products can be found at Debenhams like the Marco Paul Electric Plug In portable Heater for £14.99. Additionally, Amazon has the Russell Hobbs 500W Ceramic Plug Heater on offer, discounted from £24.99 to £17.98.