Heating item which costs just 2p an hour that home workers need this winter
dailyrecord.co.ukWith the colder weather starting to settle in, many will be looking into how to keep warm without breaking the bank - especially those who work from home.For the average household in the UK, heating accounts for over half of the monthly energy bill with the average total cost for a three bedroom home coming in between £1650 and £1950.
However, Emily Caloe, Senior Buyer at homeware experts, Vonhaus has revealed three different items that can help you stay cosy as summer draws to a close with one of them costing as little as 2p an hour for your energy bill.
She said: "As remote working continues to be the norm, many will find themselves juggling productivity with cost-consciousness.
However, keeping warm during working hours without breaking the bank can be a delicate balance."As we transition into the autumn, heating the whole house can be a very inefficient way of beating the chill and it’s often better to create a personal warmth zone to keep costs down."Here are the essential products Emily recommends this winter if you're strapped for cash: Heated blankets and throws A heated blanket is a cosy energy-efficient addition to your bed for the winter which will keep you warm without the need to heat your entire house or even a full room.Designed to provide warmth directly to your body, they are the perfect item for curling up on the sofa or staying warm while working away at your desk.They are also one of the most cost-effective ways to keep warm, typically using between 100 to 150 watts of power, which translates to 2 to 3 pence per hour in energy costs.This is substantially cheaper than using central heating, especially if you're just working in one room.
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