AS the temperatures are dropping, many cash-strapped households are wondering how to stay warm without forking out a fortune on bills.
This month saw a staggering 10% hike in energy bills, taking the average yearly spending from £1,568 to £1,717.
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Ofgem‘s energy price cap changes every three months, setting a ceiling on what suppliers can charge households on default or variable tariffs.
With millions searching for affordable ways to keep their homes toasty, the popular discount retailer Aldi has launched a stylish heated blanket – that’s not only purse-friendly but also a dupe of a posh The White Company version.
The sell-out Ambiano Heated Throw is making a comeback – priced £29.99, the winter essential costs just 4p/hour to run and keep your body cosy as the chills begin to set in.
The soft and luxurious throw is designed with your comfort and safety in mind.
Featuring advanced safety mechanisms, including overheat protection and an auto-off function, this Aldi bargain will ensure you can relax without having to worry.
With a whopping nine adjustable heating levels, there’s indeed one for every preference – whether you need a gentle warmth while catching up on the latest reality TV drama or the higher settings to preheat your bed before you go to sleep.
Not only does it costs just pennies to run, but the throw is also convenient with a detachable lead for extra easy cleaning.
Best of all – shoppers can snap it up in Dark Grey, Light Grey, and Cream, and the blanket is sure to become a stylish addition to any home decor.
A similar version by the luxury brand The White Company – their Super Soft Faux Fur Heated Blanket – will set you back an astronomical £150, meaning you’re saving a staggering £120.
In previous years when the German supermarket launched similar items, shoppers went wild are were quick to add it to their trolleys.
So, if you want to get your hands on the heated throw, best race to the store to avoid any disappointment.
In 2023 and as part of the customer-loved Specialbuys, eager fans flocked to bag the £39.99 Silentnight Electric Heated Throw – and the tolasty night must-have sold out in minutes, Metro reported.
Those who that weren’t so lucky were quick to express their frustration.
How much does it cost to run a heated throw?
Aldi claims it costs an extraordinary 4p an hour to run the Ambiano Heated Throw.
If you want get your bed toasty for a couple hours a night, this would tot up to 56p a week.
For a whole year of using the blanket for two hours you would be spending under £30 in total.
One customer, Helen Louise Harrison, mentioned in the popular Aldi shoppers Facebook group: ‘’Was in a queue 4,000+ at 8am, by the time it let me in, all sold out eight mins later. Madness.”
The cosy heated throw will be landing in stores on Thursday, October 17th, along with other bargain goodies to check out, such as Aldi’s Silentnight Thermal Mattress Cover, £9.99.
Not only will this help you keep warm, but it will also increase the longevity of your mattress – a no-brainer, really.
Another must-have to add to your home is their Kirkton House Faux Fur Throw, which is available in three gorgeous colours – Cream, Khaki and Light Grey.
Super soft to the touch with a faux fur upper, this is the perfect way to inject some cosy style to your room – and ideal for those movie marathons ahead.