Dunelm £17 home-warming item ideal if you're not Octopus or OVO Energy customer
Missing out on the electricity blanket freebies from OVO Energy and Octopus? Look no further - this game-changing Dunelm item may help you stay cosy through the upcoming winter months
by Lauren Haughey · The MirrorOctopus and OVO Energy have stepped up to support their most vulnerable customers, as the price cap on energy bills rocketed by an average of 10% from today (October 1). The pair of energy giants are issuing free electric blankets across the nation, with Octopus' boss suggesting they cost as little as '3p an hour' to run.
But if you aren't an OVO or Octopus customer and are devastated you can't bag one of these freebies, look no further. Dunelm has a perfect house-warming alternative - and it only costs a mere £17. As you might have guessed, this surprisingly affordable item is an electric blanket.
The sheet, made from a thick, 'soft to touch' material, boasts a powerful 35W output and a three-heat setting remote. So, customers have the option to select whatever temperature works best for a dreamy night's sleep.
For those worried about overheating, it also switches off automatically after a certain period of time, meaning it's completely safe to operate during the day and night. Sellers add: "The blanket is efficiently designed to allow consistent warmth as you sleep.
"For a quick and easy clean, simply detach the temperature controller and pop the blanket into the washing machine." Dunelm's affordably cosy item comes as the the UK is gearing up for the impact of Ofgem's new energy price cap.
From today (October 1) to December 31, a typical household paying by Direct Debit and using electricity and gas will see bills go up to '£1,717 per year'. Although electric blankets will add to a household energy bill, their cost is usually between '2p and 4p' per hour, according to a previous Mirror report.
Previous electric blanket freebie schemes have also reportedly caused gas bills to drop by an average of 20%, saving customers around £150 across three winter months.
If you're not so keen on the Dunelm blanket, there are plenty more options available online too. For £25 you can bag yourself another 135 x 120cm electric throw from Amazon, while Argos is selling another type for £35.
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