Shoppers praise 'best' energy-saving gadget that provides 'instant heat'

SHOPPERS have heaped praise on an energy-saving gadget that is “one of the best” of its kind.

Toolstation has reduced the price of its 2,000 watt convector heater from £22 to £18.69 – a 15% discount.

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The device has three heat settings, with the lowest costing you just 21 cents per hour to run under the current price cap.

It also comes with an adjustable thermostat control, overheating protection and a handle so you can move it around with ease.

Many customers have also given the stove a five-star review on the Toolstation website.

One said: “One of the best, inexpensive stoves. These are great!

“Really good yield and keeps us warm while we manage the central heating.”

A second, calling it “first class”, said: “I must say it's instantly warm and economical. Highly recommended.”

Meanwhile, a third commented, more simply: “Excellent product, easy to use, does the job.”

And a fourth added: “Brilliant little stove. Highly recommended. Ideal for small rooms.”

Shoppers who want to purchase one of the heaters can pick them up for free at one of Toolstation's more than 550 stores.

Meanwhile, next day home delivery costs from £5 or is free if you spend over £25.

For all delivery costs and options, visit the Toolstation website.

And of course, don't forget to shop around when you buy something like this, because you might be able to find it cheaper elsewhere.

You can use websites like Price Spy, Price Runner, and Trolley to compare prices on thousands of products.

Meanwhile, the Google Shopping tab is a quick way to scan the internet to see how much a particular product is selling at different retailers.

We quickly looked online to see if there was a cheaper alternative to Toolstation's 2,000 watt convector heater, but couldn't find one.

Argos has reduced the price of its Challenge model from £30 to £19.80, but that's still over £1 more expensive than Toolstation's.

Meanwhile, Screwfix is ​​selling a 2,000-watt heater for £21.99 – over £3 more expensive than Toolstation's.

How else can you save money on your energy bill?

Convector heaters are just one way to save money on your energy bill.

You can further reduce costs by opting for various other gadgets, such as heated throws and electric blankets.

Draft stoppers can save you around €50 per year by preventing warm air from escaping outside.

Meanwhile, turning the thermostat down one or two degrees can save you hundreds of dollars a year.

In addition, you save money by leaving your heating on for only a few hours a day instead of constantly at a low temperature.

According to consumer group Which? Insulating your attic can also save you around £300 a year on your energy bills.

Wickes is selling some for £4.63 per square meter, while B&Q has some for £3.71 per square meter.

How to earn extra money for your energy bill

The Domestic Support Fund is one option. It is worth £842 million and is shared between councils in England.

They then decide how to divide their portion.

But what you are entitled to depends on where you live, as each local authority sets its own eligibility criteria.

In the vast majority of cases, you are eligible if you are on benefits, have a low income or are struggling financially.

You should contact your local council to see if assistance is offered. You can find out which local authority area you fall under by using the government's online council finder.

You may also be able to claim a free subsidy from your energy company if you are struggling to make the payments.

British Gas, Octopus Energy and EDF are among the major companies offering help.

In the meantime, check if you qualify for benefits as this could make you thousands of pounds better off each year.

A number of websites have free calculators you can use to figure out what you might be able to get:

Make sure that you have all information about your savings, income, expenses and municipal tax assessment at hand in advance using the calculators.

Do you have a money problem that needs to be solved? Get in touch by emailing money@the-sun.co.uk.

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