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Heaters, heated throws and dehumidifiers compared by what they really cost to run at the Ofgem price cap (26.32p/kWh). Pick what you need and we'll tell you which to buy.
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Dreo Atom 316 Ceramic Heater 1500W
- Fan heater · 1,500 W
- One of the most-reviewed ceramic heaters on Amazon UK: quiet (34 dB), digital thermostat, 12-hour timer and remote. Warms a bedroom or home office in minutes.
- Costs 39.5p an hour at full power.
Dreo 2000W Oscillating Ceramic Heater
- Fan heater · 2,000 W
- 2 kW with 70° oscillation to spread the heat, a thermostat, 12-hour timer and remote. Enough to take the chill off a living room quickly.
- Costs 52.6p an hour at full power.
Silentnight Comfort Control Heated Throw 120x160cm
- Heated throw · 90 W
- Fleece heated throw with 9 heat settings, fast heat-up and safety shut-off: keeps you warm on the sofa for a few pence an hour.
- Costs 2.4p an hour at full power.
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