How much an electric blanket costs to use compared to a portable heater as amid cold snap
dailyrecord.co.ukThis year, Scotland has once again seen a particularly chilly winter and with no signs of things heating up, many will be looking for cheap ways to stay warm.The first port of call is to switch on the central heating, but if you're looking for a quick blast of warmth, you may want to look to other options.
Two popular warming alternatives are the portable heater and the electric blanket, but there is the question of which is cheaper to run.
In a world of ever-changing energy prices, the last thing Brits want is to see their bills rise, so knowing which option is more cost effective is important.
So, does it cost less to run an electric blanket compared to a portable heater? According to Uswitch, the answer is yes - by a lot.The utility experts have found that based on an average use of 147.3 minutes a week, an electric blanket would cost £4.16 in total.
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