The Argos Bush fan heater has proven to be a cost-effective appliance to heat rooms without racking up the thermostat bill
As the UK weather takes a chilly turn, households are bracing for higher heating costs. Yesterday, October 1, Ofgem announced a 2% increase in its energy price cap. This rise will push the average household energy bill to approximately £1,755 a year for those paying by direct debit, up from the previous annual cost of £1,720.
With Brits across the nation seeking to reduce their heating usage, attention is shifting towards more affordable home heating solutions. Argos is offering a plug-in heater that’s ‘significantly cheaper to run than central heating’, costing just 13p an hour.
Typically priced at £25, this gadget provides a comfortable level of heat and is now available for less than £10 thanks to a deal stack. By using the money-saving site TopCashback, customers can reduce the price to £9.67.
This discount is due to the £15 credit that first-time users of the site receive when they purchase the Argos Bush fan heater through its links. This price applies to new TopCashback and new Argos customers, reports Wales Online.
Those who are new to TopCashback but existing Argos members will pay slightly more, at £9.78. All customers need to do is register via this link, search for Argos and purchase the heater through the site. All funds will be returned to shoppers’ accounts within seven days.
13p an hour heater
Shoppers can drop the price of a Bush plug-in heater to less than £10, instead of £25. The deal is for shoppers who buy the Argos product through Top Cashback’s links.
The Bush MH-04W Fan Heater could be precisely what budget-minded households are seeking this autumn and winter, offering a more economical method to warm rooms without sending the thermostat bill soaring. According to the energy calculator Sus-it, it costs 13p per hour to operate based on its 0.5kW output.
The device boasts a digital display enabling users to choose their preferred heat level, from 1 to 12, and is said to work effectively in rooms up to 10 m2 in size. “Over cold winter working from home, one of these is considerably cheaper to run than central heating”, noted one customer.
Comparable to products like the Russell Hobbs Ceramic Plug heater, which has been slashed to £19.97 at Amazon. This gadget also features a digital display, making it easier for users to program a timer and set the temperature.
Looking at larger alternatives, Dreo has unveiled its latest electric heater. The Dreo brand gained recognition for its efficient ‘space heater’, whilst the Electric Heater – £42.49 at Amazon – represents a fresh model, delivering 1500W of power.
This means it’ll generate significantly more warmth than the plug-in choices mentioned above and is built for larger areas. The customer who purchased this to ‘stay warm in their office space’ awarded it a five-star review. Another buyer commented: “Great product, very useful if you need heat or a bit extra.
“Very good for personal heating and can warm up a good-sized room. For its size, it’s a very powerful heater with low noise.” Another customer purchased it because ‘their boiler broke’, stating: “I bought this back in the colder months when my boiler packed up, great little portable device.”
However, shoppers should exercise caution regarding where they use the device, as it requires a certain amount of space around the appliance. As one customer explained: “I had to return this for a refund as safety features stipulate 50 cm of space on both sides of the heater. My socket in the utility area is only 18 cm from the corner and only 15 cm from a wooden door frame.”
For those with enough space, however, it’s proven to be a reliable gadget for effective heating. “It works fine straight out of the box, easy to set a temperature and ample to keep the room warm rather than heating the whole house”, said another customer.
How to get the Argos heater for less than £10
- To claim the cashback offer, new members of TopCashback need to sign up here.
- Search for Argos and click “Get Cashback Now”.
- Shop and checkout as usual.
- Cashback will then track and appear in your TopCashback account within seven working days of your purchase.