Dunelm shoppers have praised the £18 gadget for helping cut back on energy bills(Image: Peter Dazeley/Getty Images)

Dunelm's 'powerful' £18 heater costs 12p to use and 'gives instant warmth'

With freezing temperatures settling across the UK, people are looking at cheaper ways to warm their homes for less

by · The Mirror

The wintery weather continues to drive temperatures down to freezing levels, while the cost-of-living crisis keeps household bills high. Many people will look for cheaper ways to keep their bills down before Christmas as conditions stay cold.

Numerous retailers are selling cost-effective and affordable heating alternatives, including Dunelm. The homeware store offers a range of compact heaters, but one option could be the shop's smallest yet.

Despite its small size, shoppers vouch for its 'powerful' ability to heat up a room fast. The £18 Plug in PTC Heater could be ideal for those wanting to stay warm in one particular room without turning the central heating on.

The device "delivers comforting warmth" once plugged in and turned on. Users can adjust the settings to their likeness with the LED display and digital thermostat. For added peace of mind, you can set the heater to run on a timer for the "ultimate convenience".

Using the latest Ofgem energy price tariff, this 500W device should only need about 12p of electricity to run for an hour. This makes it a very budget-friendly solution for warming small spaces.

The product has gained rave reviews from some shoppers who claimed it worked well in their homes. Most happy customers report the device handy for "taking the chill off" in small areas.

The Plug In PTC Heater works best in small spaces, according to reviews( Image: Dunelm)

One said: "Kicks out more heat than expected. Only used in a galley kitchen so far, but warmed up quickly. Perfect for cold mornings before the central heating kicks in." Another added: "Excellent product. Gives instant heat enough for a small space. Reasonable price. Can be moved easily from room to room."

A third shared: "Excellent small heater, used in our campervan. It also includes a remote control (not mentioned in the details). Great value and works well in a small space."

The display shows how to increase and decrease the heat - as well as set it to run on a timer for up to 12 hours( Image: Dunelm)

Someone else wrote: "I have been using this for about 6 months to warm up my small home office and it does the job excellently, warms up my feet fast, the central heating is usually off in the mornings. Will be buying another one to warm up the guest room which gets quite cold in winter even with a small radiator in the room."

However, not everyone was pleased with their purchase. One buyer claimed the device "is only effective in the tiniest of spaces" whilst another said: "Even with my hand right in front I could barely feel any heat. I was optimistic that this would be useful but unfortunately this wasn’t the case!"

Similar items are available at Debenhams, like this Marco Paul Electric Plug In portable Heater for £14.99. Also, Amazon sells this Russell Hobbs 500W Ceramic Plug Heater, reduced from £24.99 to £17.98.