Shoppers rush to buy discounted energy saving gadget in cold weather – and it costs just 24p an hour to run
SHOPPERS are rushing to buy a reduced energy saving gadget that only costs 24p an hour to run.
The gadget is an electric blanket which you can buy for 15% off.
As the UK faces a blanket of fresh snow this week, residents are noticing chillier temperatures too.
And if you want to save on energy bills, you’ll need to snatch up every gadget you can to keep from turning the heating on too much.
Luckily, shoppers have found a £38.25 electric blanket from Silentnight, posted to Hotukdeals.
It’s a Yours and Mine Dual Control Electric Blanket made from cosy fleece. It comes with two controllers offering three heat settings, down from £45 with the discount.
Hotukdeals shared the code BEDDING15 which will give you 15% off when you buy the blanket.
However, don’t forget about added delivery costs if you’re getting one sent to your home.
Fees may differ depending on what you buy and how far away you live.
But do look in places like Argos, which sell products from the company. You can look at the site locator tool on the Silentnight website to see which stores might stock what you want.
Remember to use store locators on retailers’ websites so you don’t waste petrol trying to find a branch.
Always shop around as well in case you miss an even better deal elsewhere.
You can use comparison tools like PriceRunner or Google Shopping to have a look at prices from similar retailers.
For example, we found a 30% off Luxury Comfort Heated Blanket from Dreams, costing just £24.50.
It used to be £35, so you save £10.50.
It also includes three heat settings and it’s machine-washable, and you also get free delivery if you order within seven days.
This depends on your postcode, though.
You can also buy a Slumberdown Essentials Electric Blanket- Small Double from Argos for £25, available for click and collect.
It has three heat settings and only takes five minutes to heat up.
How much does it cost to use an electric blanket?
How much it costs is not the same for everyone – it depends on your energy provider, how much energy you use and which model of blanket you own.
And don’t forget the price cap is set hit £3,000 next month, so the cost will go up.
But right now, according to Uswitch, it costs 24p to run a 100W electric blanket for one hour a day for seven days.
If you were to use an electric blanket for one hour a day, every day of the week for a year, it would cost you £12.48 in total.
It means using an electric blanket instead of turning the heating up can save you cash off your bill.
Other ways to save on your bill
Similarly, turning your thermostat down by just 1°C can save you as much as £80 a year, according to experts from Uswitch.
You might be eligible for grants and schemes like the Warm Home Discount too, which awards anyone who’s eligible an extra £150 during the colder months.
You can learn more about who’s entitled to the cash and how to get it in our guide here.
And there are plenty of support schemes set up by energy providers to help you pay for bills if you’re struggling.
For example, British Gas confirmed that it’ll pay its most vulnerable customers grants worth up to £1,500 to help with sky-high bills.
If you’re not sure what’s on offer, give your provider a call and they’ll keep you right on what you can get.
They may also advise you on how to keep bills down based on your individual usage.