Costco is selling ‘fantastic’ £21 winter gadget cheaper than Aldi ideal for keeping warm without turning the heating on
COSTCO is selling a “fantastic” £21 gadget that will keep you warm throughout the winter – and is even cheaper than the Aldi version.
And, the simple, budget-friendly item could even save you money on your heating bills.
The Berkshire Life Heated Throw, a cosy electric blanket, is on sale on the Hot UK Deals website for a modest £21.58.
On the Costco website, it is listed for a reasonable £23.98.
Electric blankets work by having electrical wires embedded in the fabric.
The Costco version is made from faux fur, with a velvety underside, designed to keep you extra warm in the winter months.
It has four heat settings and a four-hour shut off setting to mitigate overheating or fire risks.
It is available in brown, grey and dark teal colours and is even machine washable.
How does it compare to other electric blankets?
The comforting throw is even cheaper than Aldi’s version, which retails for £29.99.
This Ambiano Heated Throw, which has nine settings, comes in a snowy white, cool grey, and toasty charcoal.
It is also cheaper’s than Asda‘s £30 electric teddy fleece.
However, shoppers looking to cut costs even further could opt for an £18.99 version on Amazon.
On the other end of the spectrum, Lakeland offers an £84.99 electric blanket, with The White Company version coming in at £150.
How much can you save on your electricity bill?
With heating costs being a hot topic of conversation this year, these blankets could be a solution to keeping those bills down.
Many homes are set to be subjected a detrimental change in their energy bill as the cold snap approaches, with some set to rise by £149 each year.
Electric blankets generally run at only a few pence per hour, while opting for cooler settings can further reduce costs.
How to bag a bargain
SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…
Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you’ll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M’s scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you’ll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.