Aldi launches bargain £15 winter gadget to stay warm all night and is cheaper than heating
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.
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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 .
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.
However, shoppers should be aware of the £3.95 delivery fee.
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.
How to compare prices to get the best deal
JUST because something is on offer, or is part of a sale, it doesn't mean it's always a good deal.
There are plenty of comparison websites out there that'll check prices for you - so don't be left paying more than you have to.
Most of them work by comparing the prices across hundreds of retailers.
Here are some that we recommend:
- Google Shopping is a tool that lets users search for and compare prices for products across the web. Simply type in keywords, or a product number, to bring up search results.
- Price Spy logs the history of how much something costs from over 3,000 different retailers, including Argos, Amazon, eBay and the supermarkets. Once you select an individual product you can quickly compare which stores have the best price and which have it in stock.
- is another website that lets you compare prices between retailers. All shoppers need to do is search for the item they need and the website will rank them from the cheapest to the most expensive one.
- only works on goods being sold on Amazon. To use it, type in the URL of the product you want to check the price of.
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.
This means that if you have a 24kW boiler, it would cost you £1.50 an hour to run.
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.
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 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.
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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.
4 ways to keep your energy bills low
Laura Court-Jones, Small Business Editor at Bionic shared her tips.
1. Turn your heating down by one degree
You probably won't even notice this tiny temperature difference, but what you will notice is a saving on your energy bills as a result. Just taking your thermostat down a notch is a quick way to start saving fast. This one small action only takes seconds to carry out and could potentially slash your heating bills by £171.70.
2. Switch appliances and lights off
It sounds simple, but fully turning off appliances and lights that are not in use can reduce your energy bills, especially in winter. Turning off lights and appliances when they are not in use, can save you up to £20 a year on your energy bills
3. Install a smart meter
Smart meters are a great way to keep control over your energy use, largely because they allow you to see where and when your gas and electricity is being used.
4. Consider switching energy supplier
No matter how happy you are with your current energy supplier, they may not be providing you with the best deals, especially if you've let a fixed-rate contract expire without arranging a new one. If you haven't browsed any alternative tariffs lately, then you may not be aware that there are better options out there.