A woman who says she was struggling to choose between buying food or topping up her electricity is swearing by a new gadget that keeps her warm for just 1p a night. Rachel Pugh said she was struggling to keep up with rising costs after being forced to move into a flat with a pre-payment meter.
She said that on "several occasions" she had been "forced to choose between buying food or topping up the electric", with the current rise of energy prices being an "absolute nightmare" and "scary". She said it got so bad she never turned on the central heating and was unwell due to her flat being so cold.
But she said that after getting a Lakelend heated fleece throw, she will never need to put the central heating on again. According to Lakeland, some heated throws cost as little as 1p a night. So Rachel put that to the test.
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Writing for MEN, Rachel said: "It only costs a matter of pence to run per hour, depending on your electricity supply. I can happily leave my Lakeland Sherpa Electric Heated Throw on for a couple of hours without panicking it's going to drain my electric - something which is rare in today's climate. The Lakeland Sherpa Electric Heated Throw takes a matter of seconds to heat up, and will keep you warm and toasty for hours. There are 9 different heat settings, and there's also an option to put a timer on for as short or as long a period as you'd like.
"I was particularly thankful for the timer, as it means I can put the blanket on for bed safe in the knowledge that it'll turn itself off while I'm sleeping. It also means you won't overheat in your sleep, and wake up a sweaty ball of fire."
She went on: "My favourite thing about the Lakeland Sherpa Electric Heated Throw is that it got me way warmer than my central heating ever could have. It trumps electric blankets because you can wrap it around yourself without feeling a load of wiring, plus the fleece lining keeps you extra warm - it's luxurious. They are an investment piece, and having tried one, I highly recommend it. I tried the Lakeland Sherpa Electric Heated Throw in Grey, which is currently reduced down from £89.99 to £71.99 - a saving of £18."
And it seems as though Rachel isn't the only one who is enjoying the throw, with the Lakeland website full of glowing reviews. One five-star reviewer wrote: "Utter luxury and perfect warmth. So pleased with this heated throw that was a fabulous Christmas present." Another said: "With rising energy costs it keeps you warm when watching TV in a cold room. Good quality, well made, feels luxurious. So pleased I have one."
You can buy the Lakeland Sherpa Electric Heated Throw for £71.99 instead of £89.99 here.
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