B&M 10p-to-use gadget 'keeps you warm at home' without turning central heating on

B&M 10p-to-use gadget 'keeps you warm at home' without turning central heating on The item offers an affordable option to heat individual rooms during the UK's cold autumn and winter months As temperatures start to plummet across the UK, households are searching for affordable ways to keep warm without overspending. For many families, switching on the central heating can feel like a financial burden. Yet discount retailer B&M has unveiled a wallet-friendly solution with its £20 Blaupunkt Three Bar Oscillating Halogen Heater. The compact device has been slashed in price, dropping from £24 to £20. It could prove perfect for those who want to heat individual rooms rather than their entire home. Experts, including Martin Lewis, recommend focused heating as one of the most efficient ways to control energy bills during the colder months, and the Blaupunkt model offers precisely that at a remarkably low running cost. Based on current Ofgem energy price cap figures, operating this 1200W heater on its maximum setting costs around 31p per hour. For milder conditions, users can select lower settings to further reduce costs, reports the Liverpool Echo. Running a single bar at 400W costs just over 10p per hour. Meanwhile, the medium 800W setting costs roughly 21p per hour. Halogen heaters are generally considered extremely efficient as they deliver immediate, direct warmth. Unlike conventional fan heaters that circulate warm air, halogen bulbs emit infrared radiation that directly heats objects and individuals positioned in front of them. While it is not designed to replace a full home heating system, B&M says its budget-friendly option offers a quick, simple and affordable supplement for home offices, living rooms or bedrooms. The heater measures 36 x 26 x 48cm and weighs 1.3kg. B&M says: "Heat your home with the Blaupunkt Halogen Heater – the cost-effective, quick and easy solution for a cosy home. This hologen heater is a powerful and effective domestic appliance, providing heat quickly when you need it most. "Blaupunkt electric heater boasts a clean and sleek design, in a contemporary grey colour. Save money on energy bills by heating only the rooms you need, with an electric heater from B&M." Running the B&M Blaupunkt Three Bar Oscillating Halogen Heater will set you back between 10.44p and 31.33p per hour, depending on which heat setting you select. These figures are based on the current average UK Ofgem Energy Price Cap standard variable electricity rate of 26.11p per kWh. From 1st October 2026, the Ofgem price cap will nudge up slightly to 26.32p per kWh, pushing the maximum hourly running cost to approximately 31.58p at the highest setting. Shoppers can browse the full range of heaters on the B&M website, though online ordering is not available. To purchase, customers will need to head to their nearest store, and can check local stock availability using the retailer's handy online postcode tool. B&M is also selling a Blaupunkt Plug-In Fan Heater for £15. The store says: "A compact and convenient heating solution designed for smaller spaces, this fan heater plugs directly into a wall socket with no trailing cables, helping to keep rooms neat and clutter-free."