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Lidl brings back sell-out winter laundry gadget to save on energy bills and costs 6p an hour to run
Plus, we reveal how to save on your energy bills
A PREVIOUSLY sold out Lidl winter gadget has returned today - and it's perfect for drying clothes.
The popular household staple could help slash your energy bills.
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A heated drying rack, called the Minky 12m Heated Airer, is selling for £34.99 in store at Lidl.
Using a clothes airer can save hundreds on your heating and saves you whacking on the costly tumble dryer.
Unlike traditional airers, the heated product is plugged in and warms up - drying your freshly washed clothes in no time.
With the temperatures plunging this month, bills are bringing another set of chills.
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Many households are struggling to keep up with the cost of energy bills.
Thankfully this Minky airer costs only 6p an hour to run, which is a bargain compared to a tumble dryer which can cost up to 68p per cycle, according to uSwitch.
If you use the airer for an hour it works out around nine times as cheap depending on your tariff.
The fold-out wings allow it to be compact when not in use, so you can tuck it out of site when you need the space.
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Each wing stretches out to carry 10kg of clothes with a total drying space of 12m.
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On the Lidl website, the gadget is described as "light weight and easy to manoeuvre" with a one-year warranty.
It's made from aluminium so is lightweight and easily transportable so you can dry clothes anywhere in the house.
To get your hands on a heated airer you'll have to make your way to a store, as Lidl doesn't sell online.
Its worth calling your local store to check for availability.
Of course, always remember to shop around when buying anything like this as you might find it cheaper elsewhere.
You can use price comparison sites like Trolley, Price Spy and Price Runner to compare prices on thousands of products.
We spotted Dunelm selling a Heated Airer with Wings discounted from £40.00 to just £28.00.
They also sell a pricier 2-tiered version which has been discounted from £75 to £52.
You can also grab one on Amazon for £44.99 which is described as the ideal solution for drying and airing clothes and towels indoors.
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If you're a fully-fledged heated airer convert, you can even splash out on the Argos Minky Sure Dri Heat Pod Drying System.
This £90-wonder is 3-tier airer that comes with a cover to retain more heat, drying your clothes even faster.
How to save on your energy bills
SWITCHING energy providers can sound like a hassle - but fortunately it's pretty straight forward to change supplier - and save lots of cash.
Shop around - If you're on an SVT deal you are likely throwing away up to £250 a year. Use a comparion site such as MoneySuperMarket.com, uSwitch or EnergyHelpline.com to see what deals are available to you.
The cheapest deals are usually found online and are fixed deals - meaning you'll pay a fixed amount usually for 12 months.
Switch - When you've found one, all you have to do is contact the new supplier.
It helps to have the following information - which you can find on your bill - to hand to give the new supplier.
- Your postcode
- Name of your existing supplier
- Name of your existing deal and how much you payAn up-to-date meter reading
It will then notify your current supplier and begin the switch.
It should take no longer than three weeks to complete the switch and your supply won't be interrupted in that time.
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