SHOPPERS are flocking to get their hands on a “life-saving” B&Q winter warmer which has been slashed to less than half price in a clearance sale.
The handy gadget can help keep you warm through the last stretch of winter without you needing to reach for the thermostat.
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The DIY retailer has slashed the price of its 1,500w white oil-filled radiator from £43 to just £20 in a clearance sale.
The heater comes with a two-year guarantee and can be easily controlled with three heat level settings.
It’s easy to move around and lets you know when it’s on through a small handy light so you’re not wasting any power.
The deal was shared on the hotukdeals website and the heater has received rave reviews on the B&Q website.
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One user said: “A lifesaver when my boiler broke!”
“I bought two of these when my boiler broke, they take a while to heat a room, but I just keep them both in the living room and keep the door shut, the temperature got up to 19C.”
Another said: “Bought this to heat my small office. Very good in a small room. Now the weather is colder it’s still coping fine.”
“Cheap to run and warms up the room quite quickly, not too big and fits in well,” said someone else.
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If you are looking to get your hands on one of these you may need to factor in a delivery charge if you’re ordering it directly to your home.
There is also the option of collecting one in-store, either way, you want to act fast since the gadget is on sale.
If you can’t get your hands on this one there are other options though you may need to pay a little more.
Argos has its Challenge 1kW Oil Filled Radiator down to £32 from £40.
Homebase has a 500W Stylec Electric mini Oil Filled Heater priced at £35.
As always it is good to shop around to make sure you are getting the cheapest deal.
How much does it cost to run an oil radiator?
Oil radiators use an electrical element to heat up thermal oil inside.
Of course, heating up the element requires energy and that affects your bills.
According to Which? under the current Energy Price Guarantee, electricity costs 24.50p per kilowatt hour for domestic customers on a standard variable tariff.
This means a heater with this wattage would set you back just over 36.75p an hour if you had it on full blast.
The exact amount you’ll pay for running your oil-filled radiator depends on the model you have and how much you use it.
Remember these can be moved around the house so you only heat the room you are using.
Tips for keeping warm this winter
There are plenty of other affordable ways you can stay warm this winter.
Get yourself a hot water bottle, you can them in lots of different shapes and sizes.
They are always great for a cost-free way of keeping warm.
It’s also worth checking if you are eligible for free electric blankets.
Major energy firms have been giving away free electric blankets and money-saving gadgets as part of customer support packages.
Don’t forget about preventative measures, draught-proof your home and seal your windows to stop cold air from coming in.
Prices for draught excludes start from a fiver in most stores but a thick blanket rolled up next to a draughty door will work just as well.
Seal up any draughty windows with easy-to-use draught excluders, prices for them start at £1.99 and they could save up to £70 on your energy bills.
Loft insulation is also very important as it can stop heat escaping, therefore slashing your heating bill.
You can buy insulation from all local builder merchants or retailers such as B&Q and Wickes.
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