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Cheap Heater

Crochet_Flower
Crochet_Flower Posts: 23 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
May I ask your advice? Our living room has an open fire and no other source of heat. We have GCH but no radiator in that room. I didn't really want one as it would take up wall space and we don't often have the heating on. Could you recommend a heater that can be plugged in for a while in times of really cold weather? Something portable that can be stored away after the winter AND that is economical to run?:question:

Thanks.

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  • DigForVictory
    DigForVictory Posts: 12,095 Forumite
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    I use a combination of layers of fleece, wool & linen garments & star jumps - but that's a little ticklish in certain social situations.

    Economical though, I've had several of those sweaters for years.

    Someone with more technical know-how will be along soon, I'm sure.
  • Blackbeard_of_Perranporth
    Blackbeard_of_Perranporth Posts: 7,605 Forumite
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    I throw another log onto the fire, and get the toasting fork out.
  • Crochet_Flower
    Crochet_Flower Posts: 23 Forumite
    DigForVictory wrote: »
    I use a combination of layers of fleece, wool & linen garments & star jumps - but that's a little ticklish in certain social situations.

    Economical though, I've had several of those sweaters for years.

    Someone with more technical know-how will be along soon, I'm sure.

    :rotfl::rotfl: Could be the best solution!
  • spadoosh
    spadoosh Posts: 8,732 Forumite
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    Electric heaters and economical dont really mix. Using electric to create heat is just about the most inefficient way of using energy.

    Fan heaters are very compact but only for immediate use (hot quick and cold quick)

    Oil filled radiators take longer to warm but keep the heat going longer. Bit bulkier than fan heaters.

    Sitting closer to the fire or jogging on the spot should be ok for all but the most extremes of frigid winters.
  • McKneff
    McKneff Posts: 38,857 Forumite
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    What about one of those radiators that is only 2 foot wide but go up the wall so not taking up much space at all.
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
  • Crochet_Flower
    Crochet_Flower Posts: 23 Forumite
    McKneff wrote: »
    What about one of those radiators that is only 2 foot wide but go up the wall so not taking up much space at all.

    Are they gas? Not sure I want to have that sort of work done....just had a new floor laid:eek:
  • Cisco001
    Cisco001 Posts: 4,181 Forumite
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    Get a electric throw or footsie fleece blanket?
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