ALDI’s fast-selling winter gadgets are discounted and could save you money on your energy bill.
The Silentnight Comfort Control Blanket was £20 but has been reduced by 15% in-store and can be purchased for just £16.99.
This energy-saving device causes a frenzy every time it hits the shelves, most recently hitting Aldi shelves on January 14th.
Single size currently costs £16.99, king size £24.99 and double size £19.99.
This gadget consumes only 40W of energy and costs just 1p per hour.
This means they can be a great alternative to heating your home as they are much cheaper to run.
Recent statistics from CheckaTrade show that the average running cost of heating per hour is 7p per kilowatt hour.
This means if you have a 24kW boiler it could cost you £1.68 per hour.
This means having your heating on for 8 hours a night could cost you £13.44.
Aldi’s heating blanket, on the other hand, costs just 8p for eight hours.
This deal was shared on the HotUKDeals website.
One shopper said: “These Silent Nights are great and come with a 3-year warranty, so they’re a great value.”
Another said: “I bought a king size on Amazon for £40 just two weeks ago…I should have waited.”
“One of life’s little luxuries. If you haven’t used it, you’re missing out!” someone else argued.
Heat blankets can be purchased in stores, but not online.
You can find your nearest Aldi using the store locator tool on the chain’s website.
As always, it’s good to shop around to ensure you get the cheapest deal.
If you haven’t been able to get your hands on this one, check out the Dreamland Deluxe Large Heating Throw which is 57% reduced from £69 to £30 in select Sainsbury’s stores.
Debenhams also sells Fineway’s electric heated throw blanket, which it claims costs shoppers just a penny-hour to use.
Reduced from £79.99 to £29.99.
Tips for staying warm this winter
There are many other affordable ways to stay warm this winter.
Get hot water bottles of various shapes and sizes.
Always a great way to stay warm without spending a lot of money.
Before you get this heating throw, it’s also worth checking if you’re eligible for a free electric blanket.
Major energy companies are handing out free electric blankets and energy saving devices as part of their customer support packages.
Don’t forget to take precautions to protect your home from drafts and seal your windows to prevent cold air from entering.
Drafts start at $5 at most stores, but you can also roll up a thick blanket next to a drafty door.
Seal drafty windows with easy-to-use draft arresters. Prices start from £1.99 and you can save up to £70 on your energy bills.
Loft insulation is also very important, preventing heat loss and reducing heating costs.
Insulation can be purchased from your local builder or retailer such as B&Q or Wickes.
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