With the last rays of summer fading and the chill of autumn lurking around the corner, heating bills are set to become a worry for many.
For those working from home or looking to warm up a single room without cranking up the central heating, a portable heater might just be the ticket. The Dreo 16 Inch Space Portable Heater is turning heads on Amazon where it's currently priced at £74.99. However, that price will quickly be justified considering the savings it'll give you from now until spring.
The sleekly-designed tower heater doesn't only look good, it also delivers serious bang for your buck. Its 1800W punch comes with an operating cost that can dip as low as 40p per hour, presenting a savvier choice compared to your boiler's appetite for gas.
It won't take up much room, either, but is still mighty enough to warm an entire room with ease. It's efficient yet whisper-quiet when in operation, which means your TV marathons or nights of slumber won't be disrupted. With cool features like sleep timers and remote control, comfort is literally at your fingertips, and if you flip on its eco mode, you're looking at running costs that could fall to a meagre 20p per hour, reports the Express.
The rave isn't without merit, either. Close to 2,000 shoppers have hit Amazon to share their thoughts, yielding an impressive average rating of 4.5 stars.
Amongst the positive buzz, one particular user's review stands out: "I don't know anything more I can say about these incredible heaters. I've recommended them to all of my mates. Bought two of them and saved a fortune in electric bills."
One satisfied customer raved about their purchase, saying: "Heats my studio up very quickly. The ECO mode works well, and the heater switches off once the room is at the desired temperature. Then, the heater kicks in again if the temperature drops too much. It looks very stylish and sleek, too."
Another happy user shared their experience: "We bought this for our caravan because the gas heater in our van doesn't work. This is an amazing replacement. It gets it up to temperature within a few minutes, and because it is thermostatically controlled, you can leave it set to your desired temperature, and it will kick in and out as required. It's relatively quiet, too. It appears to be well built and comes with a little remote, which can be handy."
However, not everyone was impressed. A less satisfied customer remarked: "It simply isn't silent though," and another expressed disappointment, noting that it "makes the air too dry".
For those considering an alternative heating option, the Dimplex 2000W Electric Freestanding Oil-Free Radiator available at ScrewFix for £96.99 might be of interest, although it could cost up to 45p an hour depending on the chosen setting.
