Home & warmth
Keeping a UK home warm and dry without big bills: heaters, smart thermostats, draught-proofing, dehumidifiers, tumble dryers and more. Picks are based on research, not hands-on testing, and every guide lists its sources.
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The best dehumidifiers for UK homes
The best dehumidifiers for UK homes this winter, from a £135 compact to Meaco and Ebac 18–20L models. Compressor vs desiccant, what size you need, laundry mode and real running costs at 26.32p/kWh.
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How to stop condensation on windows
Why UK windows stream with condensation in winter, the cheap daily habits that stop it, when a dehumidifier helps, how to clean small patches of black mould safely, and what your landlord must do.
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The best heated clothes airers for UK homes
The best heated clothes airers for UK homes, from a £76 Dunelm three-tier to the Lakeland Dry:Soon Deluxe. Running costs at 26.32p/kWh, covers, drying times and how to stop the extra moisture causing damp.
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The cheapest way to dry clothes indoors
What it really costs to dry a load of washing indoors at 26.32p/kWh: dehumidifier, heated airer, both together, radiators and heat-pump, condenser or vented tumble dryers. With the sums, and how to avoid damp.
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The cheapest heater to run in the UK
What it really costs to heat one room at 26.32p/kWh: oil-filled radiators, fan heaters, infrared panels and heated throws compared, why every plug-in heater costs the same per kWh, and three oil and oil-free radiator picks.
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The best electric blankets and heated throws
The best electric blankets and heated throws for UK homes, from a £45 Silentnight dual-control underblanket to Dreamland's sherpa range. What they cost per hour at 26.32p/kWh, and the safety checks fire services recommend.
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The best heat pump tumble dryers for UK homes
The best heat pump tumble dryers in the UK, from a £349 Hoover to Bosch, Samsung and Miele. Running costs at 26.32p/kWh, payback vs a condenser dryer, and fire-safety checks.
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The best mould removers for walls, grout and silicone
The best mould removers in the UK for walls, grout and silicone, from £2.50 supermarket sprays to a bleach-free option. What's in them, how to use them safely, and how to stop mould coming back.
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Cheap draught-proofing fixes that cut heat loss
Cheap draught-proofing that works: door and letterbox draught excluders, window seals, chimney excluders, radiator reflector foil and window film, with real UK prices, Energy Saving Trust savings and what you must never block.
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Best smart thermostats for UK homes
Smart thermostats and smart radiator valves compared for UK homes: tado X, Hive Thermostat Mini and Drayton Wiser, with real prices, subscription costs, Energy Saving Trust savings and when you need an engineer.
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Best air fryers in the UK
The best air fryers in the UK for 2026/27, from a £79 Tower to Tefal and Ninja dual-drawer models, with measured running costs at 26.32p/kWh, air fryer vs oven costs and Electrical Safety First advice.
Start with the numbers
Our running-cost calculator shows what an appliance costs per hour, day, week and month at the current price cap (26.32p per kWh), or at your own tariff.
Coming soon
- Best oil-filled radiator (full buying guide)
- What size dehumidifier do I need?
- Best dehumidifier for a bedroom