A POPULAR gadget that keeps you warm without having to crank up the heating is back on shelves at Lidl. The cosy buy is just £39.99 and costs just pennies to run so could help you keep on top of energy costs.
Silentnight's Luxury Faux Fur Heated Throw is available in Lidl's Middle Aisle from today. It heats up in minutes and comes with nine heat settings ranging from moderate warmth (2-5) to "ultimate cosiness" (5-8), along with a pre-heat option. Measuring 160cm by 130cm, the throw has an automatic switch off after two hours with the option of setting the shut off time yourself.
The throw has received five-star reviews on the Silentnight website, with shoppers branding it "fab", "perfect on chilly evenings" and "soft and cosy". READ MORE ON LIDL It's also machine washable and comes with a one year warranty should something go wrong. In previous year's the gadget has been a sell-out , with shoppers eager to find ways to stay warm that won't break the bank.
Putting the heating on means you're warming up the whole house and you could be paying to heat unused rooms unnecessarily. Warming up yourself instead of your home - a method made popular by Martin Lewis - is one way to reduce energy bills. Most read in Money Under the current price cap it costs around £1.
50 an hour to have the heating on, though this can vary according to the boiler you have and what energy tariff you're on. With 120W power, the throw costs just 3p an hour to run. But remember if you're elderly, ill or v.
