'Stay warm at home' with 'stylish' £30 Screwfix item for 'extra boost of heat'

'Stay warm at home' with 'stylish' £30 Screwfix item for 'extra boost of heat' Shoppers can stay warm at home with the £30 heater With cooler weather approaching, homeowners will be looking for ways to stay warm. Using a device from Screwfix could make "a world of difference" by eliminating the need for central heating and making rooms feel more cosy. The Blyss 2200W Electric Portable Convector Heater is on sale at the hardware retailer for £27.99. The "simple and stylish" design offers people a way to warm up for less than 60p an hour, based on Ofgem's upcoming October price cap. Describing the unit online, Screwfix says: "Simple and stylish plinth-style convector heater suitable for a variety of spaces. Features variable digital control, 24-hour timer and remote control." The heater comes with an integrated handle, which Screwfix claims is helpful for “easy movement” to whatever room requires a heating boost. The freestanding appliance has built-in overheat protection and an LCD screen that shows exactly how much heat the device produces. Several customers have said the heater is a “fabulous” investment before the weather gets even colder. In the reviews online, one said: “Great for taking the chill off the room and the remote is great for those unsteady on their feet.” Another put: “Brilliant to use and cheap to purchase, perfect extra boost of heat needed to take the cold edge off.” Someone else wrote: “I bought this in late November and it’s just brilliant. Keeps the room very warm. I would definitely recommend this heater.” Some did report issues with the Screwfix option. One shopper, who rated the product three stars claimed the remote feature was “unnecessarily complicated” while another suggested it worked a little too well. They said: “We bought this for a small garden room and it heats the room very effectively in minutes. However, the thermostat is ridiculous, we have to set it to 10 degrees for it not to turn the room into a sauna!” Despite some criticisms, the majority of shoppers awarded it a full five star rating online. For example, another customer said: “A really neat and unobtrusive heater which sits against the skirting board. “A useful backup to the main heating system in really cold weather. Remote control is a real bonus and makes the settings really easy to adjust. Seems good quality for the money too.” There are plenty of alternative options, depending on the budget shoppers have. For example, Dunelm sells this 2000W Convection Heater for £28 (52p per hour) and Home Bargains has the PIFCO Convector Heater With Turbo and Timer for £29 (also 52p per hour).