SHOPPERS have heaped praise on an energy-saving gadget that’s “one of the best” of its kind.
Toolstation has slashed the price of its 2,000 watt convector heater from £22 to £18.69 – a 15% discount.
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The device has three heat settings, with the lowest costing you just 21p an hour to run under the current price cap.
It also comes with an adjustable thermostat control, overheat protection and handle so you can move it around with ease.
Plenty of shoppers have given the heater a five star review on the Toolstation website too.
One said: “One of the best non expensive heaters. These are amazing!
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“Really good output and keep us warm while we (sic) sorting out central heating.”
A second, branding it “first class”, said: “I must say it is instant heat and economical. Thoroughly recommended.”
Meanwhile, a third, putting it more simply, commented: “Excellent product, easy to control, does the job.”
And a fourth added: “Brilliant little heater. Highly recommended. Great for small rooms.”
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Shoppers looking to buy one of the heaters can click and collect it from any one of Toolstation’s more than 550 stores for free.
Meanwhile, next day home delivery costs from £5 or is free if you spend over £25.
For all delivery costs and options you should check out Toolstation’s website.
And of course, always remember to shop around when buying something like this as you might be able to find it cheaper elsewhere.
You can use websites like Price Spy, Price Runner and Trolley to compare prices on thousands of products.
Meanwhile, the Google Shopping tab is a quick way of scanning the internet to see how much a certain product is selling for across different retailers.
We had a quick look online to see if there is a cheaper alternative to Toolstation’s 2,000 watt convector heater but couldn’t find any.
Argos has slashed the price of its Challenge model from £30 to £19.80, but that’s still over £1 more expensive than Toolstation’s.
Meanwhile, Screwfix is selling a 2,000 watt heater for £21.99 – over £3 more expensive than Toolstation’s.
How else to save money on energy bills
Convector heaters are just one way of saving money on your energy bills.
You can further cut costs by opting for several other gadgets such as heated throws and electric blankets.
Draught excluders can save you around £50 a year by stopping warm air from escaping outside too.
Meanwhile, dialling down your thermostat by one or two degrees can save you hundreds of pounds a year.
Plus, having your heating on for just a few hours a day instead of constantly on a low temperature will save you cash.
Insulating your loft can save you around £300 a year on your energy bills too, according to consumer group Which?.
Wickes is selling some for £4.63 per square metre while B&Q has some for £3.71 per square metre.
How to get extra money towards energy bills
The Household Support Fund is one option. It is worth £842million and has been shared between councils in England.
They then decide how to distribute their portion.
But what you are entitled to varies on where you live as each local authority sets its own eligibility criteria.
In the vast majority of cases, you will qualify if you are on benefits or a low income, or struggling financially.
You should approach your council to see if any help is on offer. You can find what council area you fall under by using the Government’s council locator tool online.
You might also be able to claim a free grant from your energy firm if you’re struggling to make payments as well.
British Gas, Octopus Energy and EDF are some of the major companies that offer help.
Meanwhile, check if you’re eligible for benefits as it could make you thousands of pounds better off a year.
A number of websites have free calculators you can use to figure out what you might be able to get:
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Make sure you’ve got all the information on your savings, income, outgoings and council tax bill ready beforehand using the calculators though.
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