Argos is selling a blanket that costs just 3p a night to run helping cut energy bills this winter

SHOPPERS are raving about an item from Argos that could help save money on your energy bills this winter.

The retailer is selling an electric blanket, which costs just pennies to run.

Argos is selling the for just £25

That's for a small double, and you can get a single for slightly less at £20.

You'll pay extra for home delivery from Argos, which starts from £3.95, but click and collect is free.

Don't forget to shop around and compare prices to get the best deal though.

We couldn't find this particular make available for any cheaper, or another brand in this size.

We did spot in a larger double size for £30, in stores only, and Dunelm is also selling .

The blanket has three heat settings and warms up in just five minutes, and can be kept on all night.

There's also an overheat protection feature for safety and a two year manufacture's warranty.

You can even chuck it in the washing machine if you need to

But best of all it's cheap to run - and could help you keep your energy bill down this winter.

Customers who have bought the blanket have called it an "excellent alternative to putting the heating on" and their "winter wonder".

Bills are set to rise from an average of £1,971 to £2,500 from October 1.

The exact amount you pay can still be higher or lower depending on your usage though.

The new Energy Price Guarantee has kept bills from rocketing any further, plus households are getting a £400 energy bill rebate.

But many people are still looking to cut back on the cost of heating their home this winter.

Slumbertown, which makes the blanket, claims that the device cost from as little as "1p per night" to run.