HOME Bargains is selling a £10 gadget that’ll heat up and cool down your home.
The budget-buy is ideal for those unpredictable days when the weather swings from hot to cold.
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The bargain retailer is currently flogging an upright fan heater on sale for only £9.99.
The Pifco 2000w Upright Fan Heater is part of the retailer’s new range of budget-friendly gadgets designed to keep homes warm without cranking up the central heating.
The compact device comes with two heat settings, an adjustable thermostat and built-in overheat protection for extra peace of mind.
At just 900g, it’s lightweight enough to move easily from room to room, while a cool air setting means it can double up as a fan when warmer weather arrives.
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Running costs are also low, with the heater estimated to cost from 27p an hour to operate based on current energy prices.
The heater is available online at the Home Bargains website, with delivery set at £3.95 unless orders total £100 or more, when postage becomes free.
It can also be found in stores nationwide using the retailer’s store locator tool.
How does it compare?
Price comparisons show the £9.99 tag is one of the lowest on the market.
Currys is selling a similar Status upright fan heater for £10.99, Dunelm lists one at £14, while Amazon has a comparable model at £10.95 with free shipping for Prime members.
For those hunting down even better deals, sites such as Price Spy, Price Runner and Google Shopping can help track whether an item has dipped lower in price elsewhere.
With cold nights drawing in, Home Bargains’ budget-friendly heater is set to be a hot ticket.
Bargain buys that’ll keep you warm
As we race through September, the weather is starting to fall and the evenings get darker.
But retailers are rolling out nifty goods to keep you warm without cranking up the heating.
A recent hit with bargain hunters was the Snuggle Up Electric Warming Throw from Dreamland, which has seen its price slashed from £69.99 to £29.99.
The glamorous pink heated blanket warms up in just five minutes, comes with a detachable controller and costs only 4p an hour to run.
It even has an automatic shut-off function and is both machine-washable and tumble-dryer safe.
Shoppers have already been raving about the warming throw online, with one fan saying they snapped up a second as an early Christmas gift for their mum.
Reviews call it “lovely and warm” and “a useful product” that takes the chill off without breaking the bank.
With freezing nights ahead, Lidl’s latest Middle Aisle drop and Dreamland’s discounted heated throw prove shoppers don’t have to spend big to stay snug.
Meanwhile, for those looking to make some cost-savvy home changes to keep out the cold, Amazon has just the thing.
The online retailer is selling a draft excluder for just £5.
The Window Draft Blocker boasts easy-to-use self-adhesive strip seals gaps around windows and doors, stopping cold air, dust and damp from sneaking in.
Cheap gadgets to help you stay warm
MARTIN Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert shared six gadgets that can help you keep the heating off but stay warm.
Heating “the human not the home” means you warm yourself instead of turning on the heating and heating the whole house.
This can save money on your heating bill and means you don’t have to sit in the cold.
- USB gloves – initial cost £10, cost to run less than 1p an hour
- Heated insoles – initial cost £10, cost to run less than 1p an hour
- USB hand warmers – initial cost £15, cost to run less than 1p an hour
- Electric gilet – initial cost £50 (including battery pack), cost to run less than 1p an hour
- Microwaveable wheat bag – initial cost £4, cost to run less than 1p per hours
- Reusable hand warmers – initial cost £5 for a pair, cost to run less than 1p per hour
5 ways to keep your house warm in winter
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.
