Portable heaters like this Dunelm one can help homeowners save money while staying warm this autumn and winter
With autumn just around the corner and the weather turning cooler, staying warm while keeping costs down is slowly becoming a priority for people across the UK as summer ends. Heating up a room without warming up the entire house can save homeowners money on their energy bills.
One way to achieve this without switching on the central heating is to invest in a compact heater. These heaters can provide an affordable and efficient way to stay warm during cooler weather. They can also help manage energy costs by heating only one space at a time, which can be especially helpful for those with poorly insulated homes or who are on a tight budget.
There are plenty to browse through online and in stores, but one device that has good reviews and doesn’t cost loads to buy or run is at Dunelm. The retailer’s 650W Five Fin Oil Filled Radiator is priced at £25 to buy, and the retailer claims that it only costs 14p per hour to run. The store also says that oil-filled Radiator is usually seen as the most reliable type of portable heating source.
The £25 650W Five Fin Oil Filled Radiator offers over heat protection, thermostatic control and is fitted with 13 AMP 3 Pin BS Plug. It is also “portable”, “compact” and “suitable for smaller rooms”.
The full product description on Dunelm’s website reads: “Featuring thermostatic control, this Oil Filled Radiator is ideal for easily transporting around the home with its portable, compact build and comes fitted with 5 fins.” If you are after a new heater to keep you warm this autumn, there are several other alternatives available.
Amazon is selling this Daewoo 650W Mini Oil Filled Radiator that is “ideal for small rooms” for £19.99. Another option is Debenhams’ Portable Electric Slim Oil Filled Radiator Heater for £29.99 in three different colours. A slightly more powerful and expensive version is the Bush 1.5kW Oil Filled Radiator, which is available at Argos for £50.
Dunelm’s 650W Five Fin Oil Filled Radiator has numerous five star reviews from happy customers. Liz, for example, wrote: “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 rooom, snug or home office is brilliant. And great price to boot!”
Irena put: “Radiator is fine if you want to take the chill off a medium sized bedroom…and that is leaving the heater on for a good hour.” Lin said: “I bought this because of it’s small size, for the winter months to go under my indoor clothes airer. It does a brilliant job and is just the right size to make a big difference to drying times.” Vicky said: “Light weight great for a small room heats up very quickly easy to move with handle.”
Lou said: “Radiator gives off some heat in my hailway but I’ve not noticed a huge difference. I switch it on in the morning for 4 or 5 hours on medium setting. Maybe I need to put it higher. It’s okay though for a small area.”
However, Moirab said: “Was a little disappointed for me and my living room it doesn’t really warm it much and doesn’t seem to give out much heat, so I think it would be more suitable for a small space.” Someone else claimed: “Unfortunately the radiator failed after one day’s use.” Batts wrote: “It does not output much heat and it switches itself off after just a few minutes.”
Elsewhere in the reviews, Reid said: “Excellent little heaters , throw out a good heat, quiet and efficient.” Westie said: “Such an efficient heater for its size. Great extra source of heat and Smart Meter efficient too. Highly recommended.”
