As the weather in the UK starts to get colder, households are preparing for increased heating expenses. Ofgem has recently announced a 2% rise in the energy price cap on October 1, impacting the average annual energy bill for direct debit customers, which is set to go up to around £1,755 from the previous cost of £1,720.
With many Brits looking for ways to cut down on heating costs, attention is turning towards more cost-effective home heating options. Argos is promoting a plug-in heater that is touted as being ‘much more economical to operate than central heating’ and only costs 13p per hour.
Priced at the usual £25, this gadget, which emits a comfortable level of heat, can now be purchased for under £10 through a deal stack. By utilizing the money-saving platform TopCashback, shoppers can reduce the price to £9.67.
This discounted offer is available to new users of TopCashback who receive a £15 credit when buying the Argos Bush fan heater through the platform. This deal is valid for new TopCashback and Argos customers. Existing members of Argos using TopCashback for the first time will pay a slightly higher price at £9.78.
To take advantage of this offer, customers simply need to register via the provided link, search for Argos, and purchase the heater through the site. The refunded amount will be credited back to the shoppers’ accounts within seven days.
The Bush MH-04W Fan Heater could be a perfect solution for budget-conscious households during the colder seasons, providing an affordable way to warm rooms without causing a spike in heating bills, according to Wales Online.
According to the energy calculator Sus-it, the operating cost of this device is just 13p per hour based on its 0.5kW power consumption.
Equipped with a digital screen for temperature setting adjustments, users can select their preferred heat level from 1 to 12, and it is recommended for use in rooms up to 10 m2 in size.
One satisfied buyer mentioned, “During the cold winter while working from home, one of these is much cheaper to run than central heating.”
Comparable to products like the Russell Hobbs Ceramic Plug heater, now discounted to £19.97 on Amazon, this gadget also features a digital screen for easy programming of a timer and temperature settings.
For larger heating options, Dreo is renowned for its efficient electric heater. The Electric Heater by Dreo, priced around £51.96 on their website, is a new model offering 1500W of power.
In comparison to the plug-in alternatives mentioned earlier, the Argos gadget produces significantly more warmth and is designed for larger spaces.
A customer who purchased this device to ‘stay cozy in their office area’ gave it a five-star rating.
Another buyer commented, “Great product, very useful if you need heat or a bit extra. Very good for personal heating and can warm up a good-sized room. For its size, it’s a very powerful heater with low noise.”
Another customer bought it when ‘their boiler broke’ and mentioned, “I bought this back in the colder months when my boiler packed up, great little portable device.”
However, users should be cautious about where they position the device, as it requires sufficient clearance around the unit. One customer shared, “I had to return this for a refund as safety features dictate 50 cm of space on both sides of the heater. My socket in the utility area is only 18 cm from the corner and only 15 cm from a wooden door frame.”
For those with ample space, it has proven to be a reliable device for effective heating. Another shopper commented, “It works fine straight out of the box, easy to set a temperature and ample to keep the room warm rather than heating the whole house.”
