Homes 'stay warm for longer' with new £20 Home Bargains gadget

Homes 'stay warm for longer' with new £20 Home Bargains gadget The appliance is now available to buy in stores across the UK and online Those hoping to combat the sudden chill in the air as temperatures plummet without switching on the heating might be interested in checking out a new gadget available at Home Bargains. The retailer's compact device costs just a few pennies per hour to operate and provides "steady and even heat" in any room. The Pifco Mini Oil-Filled Heater is now on sale in branches nationwide and through the website. Home Bargains is offering the 800W appliance for £19.99 while supplies last. In its online description, the retailer said: "Stay cosy this winter with the Pifco Mini Oil Filled Heater. With its six fins for even heat distribution and adjustable thermostat, this easy-to-use heater keeps your space warm and toasty while being safe and portable. "Oil-filled radiators are designed to provide a steady and even heat distribution throughout the room. Once the oil inside the unit is heated, it retains heat for longer periods, meaning the radiator doesn't need to work continuously to maintain the desired temperature." Customers could cut their energy bills by using the gadget. Running on just 800W of power, the current energy cost works out at approximately 21p for every hour it's in use, reports the Liverpool Echo. Energy bills are set to rise to their highest level in three years for millions of households this winter, as the typical household will see its annual energy bill increase from £1,663 to £1,723. But it isn't too late to cut your costs or get your home ready for the winter - see seven tips here. Home Bargains adds that each heating unit features an adjustable thermostat and an overheat safety cut-out protection. It comes with built-in feet "for stability" plus an "integrated carry handle", allowing customers to move it to whichever room in the house needs an extra dose of warmth this winter. Most items, such as this, are stocked at branches nationwide - and some can be purchased online. If customers choose delivery, items usually arrive within four days of ordering (for UK mainland shoppers). Postage costs £3.95 on top of any purchases, though customers spending over £100 enjoy free delivery. For further information about the service, click here. Customers can explore a variety of new products on offer at Home Bargains here. Not every item stocked in branches will be available online, and Home Bargains may offer some items as online exclusives - so it's worth checking both to ensure you don't miss out on brilliant deals. The retailer continually refreshes its online stock, adding new items daily to its product selection. For instance, shoppers can "maximise storage space" with this "clever" £10 laundry item or make their home feel expensive with this "antique-inspired" rug that resembles a £400 John Lewis version. Rather than the larger heating unit, customers could opt for a plug-in 13p-to-use alternative that delivers "instant heat on chilly days". The "easy to operate" device costs under £10.