With winter approaching, households are looking for ways to reduce energy bills, and two of the biggest energy consumers are the tumble dryer and central heating. Argos stocks a range of practical gadgets that can help lighten the load, with hundreds of customer reviews backing their claims.
Silentnight Comfort Control Electric Underblanket
The Silentnight Comfort Control Electric Underblanket is soft to the touch and can be secured to the mattress with handy straps. According to the retailer, pre-heating the bed for one hour on a low setting can cost as little as 1p to run.
It offers four heat settings and a 10-minute heat-up time, with overheat protection for safe overnight use. Priced between £35 and £45, it comes in single, double, king and super king sizes, and has received more than 10,800 customer reviews with a 95% recommendation rate on the Argos website.
Argos Home 21m 3 Tier Heated Airer
The Argos Home 21m 3 Tier Heated Airer is currently 'trending' on the website, praised by shoppers for drying large amounts of washing in one go while offering a cheaper alternative to the tumble dryer.
With 21 metres of drying space, the three-tier airer can hold larger items such as towels and bedding. It is made of lightweight aluminium, easy to move around the house, and folds away when not in use. A digital timer allows users to leave it running while attending to other tasks. It has an 89% recommendation rate on the Argos website.
Bush D015B 10L Dehumidifier
Shoppers looking for other ways to dry clothes quickly in cold weather might consider a dehumidifier, which removes excess moisture from the air, helping to prevent damp and draw moisture from garments faster.
The Bush D015B 10L Dehumidifier pulls up to 10L of moisture from the air each day and measures H39, W28.2, D20.4cm. It has three modes, including whisper quiet and fast laundry speed, plus an alert with auto shut-off when the container is full, a 24-hour timer and easy touch panel controls. It has earned a 91% recommendation rate on the Argos website.
