IF your home is feeling on the chillier side these days, Aldi has just the thing.
The budget retailer has launched a bargain winter buy for just £15 that will keep you warm without having to wack on the heating.
With energy bills having risen at the beginning of January and the Winter Fuel Payment scrapped for millions, turning up the heating is simply not affordable for many Britons.
But Aldi‘s heated mattress pad offers the perfect solution to staying warm as temperatures plummet.
The Heated Mattress Pad hits the shelves tomorrow, Thursday 16 and will retail for just £14.99.
The clever technology comes with three temperature settings so shoppers can adjust the heating to their preference.
Unfortunately the product is only available in stores.
Aldi does not offer home deliveries, but you can check with your nearest store to see if the products are in stock before making the trip.
Shoppers can find their nearest store using the Aldi store finder tool.
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?
Aldi is selling the electric Heated Mattress Pad for £14.99, which appears to be the cheapest option on the market.
Alternatively, shoppers can purchase the Ohs Electric Underblanket from Tesco, which is £16.99 and is a good offer for those looking for home delivery as Tesco offers free delivery with the purchase.
Dunelm currently has a deal on its Cosy and Warm Electric Blanket, as it has been reduced from £22 to £15.40.
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Another option is The Range‘s Electric Heated Mattress Pad which has been reduced to £16.70.
Like Tesco, The Range offers free delivery on the purchase.
It’s always important to shop around to make sure you’re scoring the best deals and getting the most value for money.
Heated mattress covers and electric blankets can be a great way to cut costs.
The overall cost of running central heating depends on various factors, including the type of boiler you have and, of course, the size of your home.
According to recent data from the Energy Saving Trust, the average cost of gas is 6.29 p/kWh for a typical three-bedroom semi-detached house.
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Comparatively, a heated mattress pad costs around 1.35p per hour to run.
However, over-50s and those vulnerable to health risks should not go without heating as millions could risk heart attacks or serious infections by turning the heating down to save money.
There are lots of ways to get help with electricity and heating bills this year.
KEEP WARM
That’s not all the discount retailer has on offer.
Last week Aldi brought back the long hot water bottle, designed to stretch the length of your body to keep you warm for just £6.99.
The retailer also offers a smaller traditional water bottle for £4.99 that even comes with a fleece-lined eye mask to help you sleep peacefully.
Aldi is also stocking fleece-lined slipper socks for just £3.99.
Plus, for those hoping to tackle a draught in their homes without breaking the bank, Aldi is currently offering a Draught Excluder from Kirkton House for just £5.99.
Available in four designs, the product is designed to be placed inside your door to prevent cold air from blowing in.
And even if you haven’t noticed a draught in your home, it is still ideal for reducing loss of heat from your room.
However, shoppers will need to act fast to snap up these bargains, as they’re only available while stocks last.