Heat up homes with new '18p-per-hour' Lidl gadget in stores Thursday

Heat up homes with new '18p-per-hour' Lidl gadget in stores Thursday Lidl is launching a new product that means you may not need to turn on your central heating People can heat up their homes without turning on their central heating with a new item coming to Lidl this week. The major supermarket, with over 1,000 stores nationwide, is hoping to make everyday living more affordable following the Ofgem price cap hike at the beginning of October. A typical household paying by Direct Debit has seen its annual energy bill rise by £60, from £1,663 to £1,723. With heating costs adding to the financial strain, families are looking for ways to keep their costs down as the colder months approach. The TRONIC Ceramic Fan Heater will drop across every Lidl nationwide on Thursday, October 22 while stocks last. At a glance, it looks like a simple heater, but it can has two different heat settings while it can also be used as a fan. Product features - Can also be used as a fan - Adjustable thermostat to control the room temperature - 2 heat settings: 700W and 1200W - With control dials - Practical handle at the top - Protection against tipping and overheating - Rated voltage: 220–240V~ - Cable length: 180cm - 3-year warranty Running at 700W, its lowest setting, the heater will cost roughly 26.32p per hour to run continuously in the UK under the current price cap. However, for safety reasons, it should not be left on indefinitely, with the gadget having in-built protection against tipping and overheating. Anyone interested in finding out more information is urged to visit the Lidl website. There, they can also have a look at the entire catalogue including home and garden accessories, as well as its affordable grocery range. Lidl is also set to sell the new Silvercrest Electric Shoe Dryer to help people avoid smelly shoes this autumn and winter. Instead of just masking bad smells with perfumes or sprays, it eliminates the moisture that bacteria need to survive. The product description says: "Stops odours developing by drying out moisture. Even heat distribution through 1500 air holes." It features an extendable design that slides directly into any pair of shoes or boots, fitting sizes from a UK 2 upward. Once plugged in, the dryer uses a steady, controlled heat of 56°C.