5 ways to use your electric heater more efficiently

While you might be toasty warm with your central heating on at home, when it goes off, low outside temperatures mean you probably won’t stay that way for long.

A popular solution is to complement your central heating with a portable electric heater than can provide a burst of heat as and when you need it.

But unless used tactically, these appliances can be energy hungry, which means electric heaters can be expensive to run. Fortunately, these expert tips will help you use it in the most energy efficient way possible and keep your bills under control.