With more cold weather ahead, Brits are faced with the yearly dilemma of when to turn the heating on. With energy bills set to rise in October, many might opt to hold out as long as possible, and some are refusing to put it on altogether due to costs.
In anticipation of Ofgem's looming price cap increase, households are on the lookout for budget-friendly ways to keep their homes warm this winter for less. Thankfully, Dunelm has an economical option that won't break the bank.
Its 650W 5 Fin Oil Filled Radiator has captured attention with its £25 price tag, and customers are raving about how quickly it heats a room. Complete with thermostatic controls, Dunelm's compact heater has earned dozens of five-star reviews.
Happy customers have praised its effectiveness in beating the cold and hefty energy bills. Dunelm has also claimed the radiator runs on just under 19p per hour.
Such cost-efficiency means it is a serious contender for homes looking to warm a space for a fraction of the usual heating costs, reports the Mirror. In a glowing testimonial, one buyer said: "This looks such a small unit, you wonder how good it will be - no need to worry! The heat output in an average bedroom, play room, snug or home office is brilliant."
Another satisfied customer wrote that the heater "really throws out warmth" and helps to "take the edge off" during cold winter mornings. A third user endorsed the "efficient" heater was a "great extra source of heat and Smart Meter efficient" too.
Vicky commented: "Lightweight, great for a small room, heats up very quickly and easy to move with handle." A fifth shopper shared their double use for the heater.
"I bought this because of it's small size for the winter months to go under my indoor clothes airer," they wrote. "It does a brilliant job and is just the right size to make a big difference to drying times."
Not all feedback was glowing, as one reviewer said the heater "works well but only if you're sitting next to it". Another felt an improvement could be made by adding "a longer plug".
A different person said: "Mine won't warm up even the smallest box room. It may, depending on the outside temperature, stop it dropping below zero. It might help in a greenhouse in spring, but I cant see where else it would help."
If you are looking for a heater with more power, there are larger heaters available, but expect to pay more to run them. One other option in Dunelm included a £28 Convector Heater which costs about 58p an hour, on average, to run.
Meanwhile, B&Q is offering a Daewoo Oil Filled Portable Radiator for £38.99. Argos also has the Challenge 1kW Oil Filled Radiator available for £40.
However, Dunelm still offers the most affordable option, starting at £25. Amazon is also somewhere to consider if the shops aren't stocked on what you need with an Warmlit Oil Filled Radiator with Adjustable Thermostat priced at £28.99.
There are many ways to get help with heating your home in the UK, including grants, schemes, and payments. Information on eligible households can be found on the GOV.UK website.
