Shoppers rush to Dunelm to buy ‘great value’ heating appliance that costs 68p to run

DUNELM shoppers are rushing to buy a heating gadget that only costs 68p an hour to run.

Using an alternative appliance for warmth can normally save a lot on your overall energy bill.

Dunelm fans have spotted a nifty little fan heater on its website priced at £14.

And it claims to only cost 68p an hour to run.

Fans were excited, with one writing in the reviews: "Good little powerful heater. Good value for money."

Another praised: "Impressive little heater that warms up the room in a short time."

And one more shared: "It's pretty portable and powerful... loved it! Heat up the room within 15-20 mins."

Of course, how much it costs to run depends on how much energy your normally use and who you're with.

And how long it takes to warm up a room depends on the size of your home.

It also depends on the model - the Dunelm heater uses 2000W.

The hourly running cost of is calculated under the current price cap of 34p per kWh rates.

So for a 2000W heater, you'd do:

2000/1000 = 2, then 2 x 0.34 = 0.68

So if it was a 500W fan heater, for example, it would instead cost 17p to run each hour using that equation.

You should keep an eye in January though - some bills may be increasing and it could affect you, depending on your supplier and your tariff.

You should also take into account delivery costs if you decide to order a heater.

It'll at least set you back a further £3.95 if you order from Dunelm.

Alternatively, you can find your nearest store on its website - but perhaps call up first to make sure it's in stock.

And you should always shop around first to make sure you get the best deals - you never know what you might miss.

You can use comparisons sites like Google Shopping or the Latest Deals app to find the most affordable price on a product.

Dunelm's is the cheapest we've found for that wattage, but we've found a couple others just in case you'd like to compare.

For example, there's a 2000W Blaupunkt Upright Fan Heater on the B&M website for £15.

It also has two heating settings and an adjustable thermostat.

Or Asda has a £20 Eurosonic 2000 Watts White Upright Fan Heater on its website too.

Make sure to always check delivery and refund policies when you're buying.