Britain has been experiencing extremely cold weather lately, and for those worried about how much next month’s energy bill is going to cost, should consider investing in Argos’ electric heater. Shoppers say the £32 heater warms up a room instantly and suggest it’s more effective and cheaper to run than turning the central heating on.
Argos’ Challenge 2kW Ceramic Fan Heater, £32, has been given a 4.6 out of five star rating online, with 93 percent of customers recommending the product.
The fan heater “has fan mode and three heating mode for choice,” as well as a “safety cut out switch to prevent it from overheating as well as a tip-over protection switch”.
With a 1.8 metre cord and freestanding design, it can be moved around the house.
The thermostatic control lets you manage the desired temperature conveniently and efficiently.
READ MORE: Princess Kate’s new £825 gemstone necklace has hidden meaning
Maz from Manchester explained her experience with the product: “Bought this when it was freezing at Christmas, as we didn’t want to put the heating on with energy prices as they have been. Really pleased with it, it heats the room very fast and only really needs to be turned on for five to 10 mins before we can turn it off, and we have a relatively large open plan living room/kitchen (sic).”
Windy from the West Midlands said: “Bought this three weeks ago great little heater warms up a room very quickly, you can hear the heater running very happy with it.”
Miles from Borehamwood added: “Warming electric heater that is much cheaper to run than the central heating.”
READ MORE: King Charles ‘won’t be our King for very long’ due to bad timing
Fan heaters provide short-term heat so you’ll be able to feel the benefit almost immediately, but once you switch it off the heat will disappear.
If you plan on heating a room for an hour or two, then a fan heater is a good option.
However if you’re working all day in the room and running it all day too, it will not be as cost-effective, This Is Money suggested.
Joanna O’Loan, knowledge manager at Energy Saving Trust explained: “You’ll get less heat from the electric fan but may be cheaper to use the fan heater sparingly.”
