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WITH the weather turning chillier by the day, chances are you've already contemplated putting the heating on - only to quickly decide against it due to the soaring rates of energy bills.
So, if like us, you've been racking your brains to find a more affordable way to stay warm, then you may just want to listen up.
2000W Fan Heater, £14, Dunelm
Luckily for you, Dunelm shoppers think they may have found the answer to keeping warm this Winter - and the best part? It’ll cost you just £14.
Shoppers have been going wild for the '' - and have even gone so far as to call it a ‘life saver in the Winter."
The , which is suitable for small and medium-sized rooms, uses an electric coil to create heat and will then blow the warmth across the room.
It features carry handles, a power indicator light, two heat settings, thermostatic control and over heat protection.
The reads: “This DF fan heater is ideal for keeping your home warm this Winter.
“With carry handles, this heater is easy to manoeuvre around your house.
“This heater comes with a safety cut out, thermostatic controls, a full colour box and a plug that is fitted with a 13 AMP fuse.
“They heat small rooms quickly.”
It’s ideal for keeping your home warm this Winter, so it's little surprise it's racked up endless five star reviews .
With an average rating of 4.2, many praised everything from its value for money to effectiveness in heating up a room quickly.
One person said: “Brilliant little heater especially as it blows out cold air as well so keeps you warm in the Winter and cool in the Summer.
“I’ve got three now so we can have one each and a spare.”
Another added: “Excellent at a very fair price. This hot air fan was very effective in keeping me warm during this Winter till now.
“It works tirelessly. The thermostat function is very effective in saving electricity.”
Powerful little heater! Warmed up my room nicely and dried washing within a few hours
Dunelm shopper
A third commented: “This is the third one I have bought and all three are working well. Useful in rooms where radiators have been turned off.”
Someone else explained: “Since I have purchased it's working so well. It's just a life saver in this Winter for me. Warms up the room so fast."
Another happy shopper chimed in: “Powerful little heater! Warmed up my room nicely and dried washing within a few hours!”
Meanwhile, one woman claimed the cheap buy had “cut” her heating bills, as she wrote: “I can put the heater on in one room instead of heating the whole house. I love it.”
Property expert Joshua Houston shared his tips.
1. Curtains
"Windows are a common place for the outside cold to get into your home, this is because of small gaps that can let in air so always close your curtains as soon as it gets dark," he said.
This simple method gives you an extra layer of warmth as it can provide a kind of "insulation" between your window and curtain.
2. Rugs
"Your floor is another area of your home where heat can be lost and can make your home feel chilly," he continued. "You might notice on cold days, that your floor is not nice to walk on due to it freezing your feet.
";Add rugs to areas that don’t already have a carpet, this provides a layer of insulation between your bare floor and the room above."
3. Check your insulation
Check your pipes, loft space, crawlspaces and underneath floorboards.
"Loose-fill insulation is very good for this, and is a more affordable type of insulation, with a big bag being able to be picked up for around £30," Joshua explained.
4. Keep your internal doors closed
"Household members often gather in one room in the evening, and this is usually either the kitchen or living room," Joshua said.
"This means you only have to heat a small area of your home, and closing the doors keeps the heat in and the cold out."
5. Block drafts
Don't forget to check cat flaps, chimneys and letterboxes, as they can let in cold air if they aren't secure.
