How To Cut UK Heating Bills in Half

Ladies, let’s talk about survival. No, not surviving a zombie apocalypse. We're talking about not having to sell your whole wardrobe on Vinted just to keep the radiators on.

The Heating Crisis: AKA, Why Your Energy Bill Now Costs More Than Your Rent

We all saw it coming—the dreaded energy price hikes. Managing them can involve spreadsheets, soul-searching, and a dash of despair.

In 2024, the average UK household forked out around £1,738 a year on gas and electricity. That’s a 43% increase from 2021! Meanwhile, wages? Yeah, those are still moving slower than a British summer. No wonder nearly half of all adults in the UK have been rationing their heating like it’s 1942.

But don’t worry—we have a solution.

Enter: Heated Blankets & Heated Clothing (AKA, the best invention since wine).

If you haven’t already discovered the magic of heated blankets and battery-powered heated clothing, prepare to have your mind (and body) blown.

The Heated Blanket: A Hug That Won’t Ghost You

Let’s get nerdy for a second: a typical heated blanket uses around 100 watts of energy. That means if you snuggle under it for 10 hours (hello, Saturday Netflix binge), you’ll only use 1 kilowatt-hour of electricity—which costs about 34p.

Now, let’s compare:

• Running your central heating? £4-£5 per day.
• Using a heated blanket? Pennies.
• Having an excuse to stay in bed longer? Priceless.

See, you could be saving some serious money? These are essential, energy-efficient, budget-saving solutions. 

Heated Accessories: Because Being Warm Shouldn't Mean Dressing Like a Marshmallow

Gone are the days where you'd be making a trade-off between fashion and frostbite. There are genuine heated accessories that enable you to feel toasty while looking put together. 

Other Ways to Outsmart Your Heating Bill

1. Turn Your Thermostat Down by 1°C – It could save you £100 a year, which is basically a spa day or, more realistically, a month’s worth of coffee.

2. Block Drafts Like You Block Your Ex – Those gaps under doors? They’re stealing your heat. Draft excluders are cheap and effective.

3. Time Your Heating Like a Pro – No need to keep the heating on all night. Set it to warm up your place before you wake up, then let your heated blanket take over.

4. Get Your House to Do Some of the Work – Thick curtains, rugs, and insulation keep heat trapped inside. Think of them as the cosy housemates you never had.

The Verdict? Heated Blankets & Clothing Are the MVPs of Winter

If you’re still debating whether to get one, ask yourself this: Would you rather be snuggled in a heated blanket, sipping tea, and feeling fabulous, or pacing around your freezing house wondering why life is so cruel?

Stay warm, stay fabulous, and most importantly—stay away from that thermostat. 🔥