SHOPPERS have been rushing to scoop up a popular home gadget discounted with a massive 67 per cent off. The bargain buy comes as temperatures across the UK plummet and energy bills steadily rise. 1 The portable heater costs £19.
99 67 per cent down from its original price of £59. 99 Credit: Wowcher Now, Online retailer Wowcher is selling an eco-friendly portable heater for just £19. 99.
Originally priced at £60, the retailer has slashed 67 per cent off for a limited time only. The product is currently in high demand with four bought in the last 24 hours. The low-energy portable heater can last for an average of 10 hours per day at 20p/kw, according to its features.
It comes with built-in wheels and “its advanced design efficiently warms up your space while offering substantial cost saving on your energy bills”. Priced at £19. 99 this portable heater could drastically improve energy consumption and efficiency and also keep you from freezing this winter.
This deal is said to be on offer until December later this year but the price will be subject to change. It comes after shoppers rave over £10 Foot Warmer Hot Water Bottle that will keep your feet nice and toasty. Most read in Money TALKING POINT Scottish referees set for crisis talks over Gers’ Collum ban call fallout GRIM FIND Bodies of man & woman found at house as police lockdown Scots street RAVE TRAGEDY Teen dies in ‘drugs tragedy’ at rave as club announces temporary closure ‘CULTURE OF SECRECY’ Willie Collum row hits HOLYROOD as MSP calls for Gers-Celtic VAR audio Again the product was listed on Wowcher for £20 cheaper than the original price.
Customers were static after one cash-savvy shopper posted the incredible find on Facebook. “I’ve too many hot water bottles but this is needed,” one user admitted. Another added: “You need to give this a try, it might be better than your leggings.
” And electric blankets could slash up to £100 of your energy bills if used correctly this winter. Prices for electric blankets start from £20 and could cost you as little as 72p a day to run. Using the product can be an effective way to keep your energy bills down.
Five energy saving tips that help cut bills Reduce flow rate on your boiler Boilers have a flow temperature – which if you tweak could save up to £100. According to This is Money, lowering the rate from 80C to 60C saves nine per cent of total gas use. Or £112 for the average home.
Draught-proofing You can draught-proof your home and save money on heating. Sealing up any gaps in your property will prevent heat from escaping. Foam strips are easily fitted to windows, doors and floorboards.
The small change could save you £30 a year on your energy bills. Thermostatic radiator valves The dials on the side of your radiator determine the amount of heat let out. Making sure they’re set to only a level you need them at to heat the room could save money.
Some energy firms suggest using the dials could cut energy use by up to 40 per cent. Use appliances when they’re full You should only use household appliances when they’re full. Washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers consume most of the energy in the home.
To make sure you’re using them as efficiently as possible, you should only use them once they are filled. It’s also recommended to wash your clothes on 30C heat only. Insulating your property What might be more of a higher cost to begin with could massively benefit you in the long run.
Installing insulation can really help save money as the harsh weather sets in. However it’s worth checking with an expert first how much you would save before forking out. There are a number of heat-saving myths that Brits are being warned to avoid when trying to save.
One is putting foil behind radiators to save energy – which should be avoided because it oxidises over time, making it almost useless at saving heat. This technique should only be done if professional radiator reflective foil is used, which costs around £8 for a four-metre roll at hardware stores such as B&Q.
From: thescottishsun
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