The £12.99 heater has received glowing reviews (Image: Manchester Family / MEN)
With the ever-present threat of rising energy costs, staying cosy at home feels like it comes at a premium.
Particularly affected are those households that no longer receive the , as they look for ways to stay warm for less.
In an effort to keep use to a minimum, people are turning to various gadgets that promises to while also being able to heat the home.
While not all heaters are created equal, reporter Emma Gill seems to have found an absolute belter, reports .
. Despite its petite size, measuring just 5″ by 5″, Emma said: “It punches well above its weight: plug it in, switch it on, and feel the warmth pour out impressively.
“It might be hard to believe that such a small device can perform so powerfully, yet this heater does the job splendidly, offering two fan speeds to control how forcefully it emits heat.
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The tiny heater fits in a wall socket (Image: Swan)
“You can adjust the temperature setting anywhere between 15 to 30 degrees, clearly displayed on its digital screen, and easily manage it with the + and – buttons situated on top of the device. It rapidly reaches higher temperatures within minutes and only activates when the pre-set temperature surpasses the current room temperature, ensuring you don’t use it more than necessary.”
Most importantly, Emma added: “It’s a bargain to run. Switching it on for half an hour to warm up my room cost me a mere nine pence, so even if you wanted to keep it on for three hours,
With the average central heating cost of around £1.70 an hour, the little heater offers quite the saving, especially over the colder months ahead.
The 90-degree swivel plug allows you to direct the heat where you need it most and its compact size and ability to plug into any socket makes it incredibly portable from one room to another.
It also comes with a timer, allowing you to set a specific number of hours, up to 12, and it will automatically switch off if it overheats. and delivery costs £3.99.
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Emma was able to leave the central heating switched off (Image: Getty)
It’s not just Emma who was impressed with her purchase. The Swan fan heater has also received positive reviews on the Swan website.
Avril. P said: “,” while Lynn. P added: “Bought for use in my son’s caravan. He was sceptical about the size. Small but mighty!”
Natasha W said it produced “instant heat” but was a little concerned that it could be “quiet loud.”
Similar plug-in fan heaters are available at various retailers including Amazon who are offering a or Currys who have a