The energy price cap for gas and electricity increased on October 1 to £1,755 per year for a typical household, according to Ofgem. This 2% hike from the previous cap of £1,720 has prompted consumers to seek ways to reduce their heating costs.
Amazon customers are turning to the Meross Smart Thermostat, which controls electric underfloor heating and is currently discounted by over 20% ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, priced at £47.49 down from £59.99. The device allows users to schedule heating for up to eight periods daily and monitor energy use via the Meross app.
Features include energy monitoring, remote temperature adjustment, multi-room control, and automatic shut-off when a window is opened, which the manufacturer claims can reduce costs by up to 30%. The thermostat uses air and floor sensors with accuracy within 0.5°C and a range of 5-35°C to prevent overheating.
It has received a 4.4-star rating from nearly 600 reviews on Amazon. One user said: 'Super easy to install... built-in schedule is useful to save costs with off-peak heating.' Another praised its 'intuitive' app. However, some noted compatibility issues with Apple Home.
For those without underfloor heating, alternatives include Dunelm's 2000W Oil Filled Radiator (£49, costing 45p per hour) and Argos plug-in heaters at 13p per hour. The Meross Smart Thermostat requires 2.4GHz WiFi and professional installation with a standard back box.
