BLOW DRY

I tested all the indoor heaters for under £40 and a surprise high street brand is the best around

Plus one that won’t give off enough heat for an entire room

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WITH the arrival of winter just around the corner, the challenge is on to keep our rooms warm.

Enter electric heaters, which are perfect for making homes toasty without having radiators blasting out day and night.

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We test electric heaters costing £40 or less and score themCredit: Getty

Some do guzzle energy – so make sure the one you choose is efficient.

You do not need to spend a fortune on a new appliance.

Lynsey Hope tests electric heaters costing £40 or less and scores them out of five.

Swan vertical fan heater £24.99: 3/5

Cost per hour: 54p

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John Lewis square fan heater £30: 5/5

Cost per hour: 41p

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Challenge 2kW ceramic fan heater £32: 4/5

Cost per hour: 54p

The Challenge 2kW ceramic fan heater has three heat settings and a cool air function

I THOUGHT this was good value for money as it punches out some serious heat – yet is fairly compact to store - .

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