Dunelm's 1800W Chiminea Style Flame Effect Heater (£100) costs about 47p an hour to run, based on the UK Price Guarantee electricity rate of 26p per kWh. The retailer says the heater can warm an area of around 20-30 square metres, making it suitable for a medium-sized room.
Features and design
In addition to providing warmth, the heater features a cosy flame effect and faux-wood legs, giving it a decorative look that can add character to a room. Its freestanding design means shoppers can move it around the home with ease, whether they want to place it in a bare corner, next to a sofa, or wherever they need extra warmth.
The heater has dual heat settings and thermostat control, which can help to maintain a steady indoor temperature. It also comes with overheat protection for added peace of mind.
Colour options and alternatives
There are two colour options to choose from. The newly launched white version suits those after a Scandi-inspired look, while the black model, now back in stock, offers a more industrial-style finish.
Another clever way to heat homes is a dual fan/heater, like this TCP Smart Heating & Cooling Bladeless Portable Fan, now £60 from £80 at Debenhams. It helps to heat and cool homes year-round, with oscillation to ensure even airflow distribution and two-speed settings. Otherwise, a heated blanket is another way to keep warm. This Dreamcatcher Electric Heated Fleece Blanket Throw (£22.99, Tesco) features an ultra-soft, smooth texture on both sides and has nine adjustable heat settings.
Shopper reviews
Back at Dunelm, the Chiminea Style Flame Effect Heater has already racked up plenty of great reviews from happy shoppers. For example, this customer shared: "When the really cold weather started, my radiators just couldn't manage to get my home warm. This heater soon had everything cosy. I can move it to wherever I need it."
Meanwhile, a second piped up: "Perfect for my new room, warms up very quickly and looks lovely. Fairly easy to put together, although I struggled to tighten the screws for the legs. Seems to be secure enough though."
Another shopper also had difficulty attaching the legs, saying: "Legs were a bit awkward to attach." On a brighter note, this Dunelm fan wrote: "Gorgeous powerful heater. Used in a large conservatory and successfully takes the edge off the cold whilst looking very attractive and feels safe and not overheating."
And someone else chimed in: "We use it in our conservatory in the evenings to heat the room before we eat. I put it on half an hour before we use the room and it takes the coolness off the room, and the log effect makes it look cosy."
