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Latest guides

• Cheapest way to heat one room in the UK: oil radiator vs fan heater vs convector
  Running cost per hour for each type of electric heater, which one suits which room, and why the wattage matters more than the type.
• Do dehumidifiers use a lot of electricity? Real UK running costs
  How many watts a dehumidifier uses, what that means per hour, day and month on UK prices, and five ways to pay less.
• Drying clothes with a dehumidifier: how well it works and what it costs
  How long a load takes, cost per load compared with a tumble dryer and heated airer, and the setup that works best.
• Desiccant vs compressor dehumidifier: which one suits a cold UK home?
  The real difference in performance and running cost, with simple sums so you can pick the right type for your rooms.
• Electric blanket running costs: is it cheaper than heating the bedroom?
  What an electric blanket costs per night in the UK, how it compares to central heating, and the safety checks that matter.
• Is it safe to leave a heated airer on overnight?
  What manufacturers and fire safety advice say, the risks to avoid, and a safer way to dry washing while you sleep.
• How much does a heated clothes airer cost to run? (vs a tumble dryer)
  Pence per load for heated airers, vented, condenser and heat pump dryers, plus how to dry washing indoors without causing damp.
• Is it cheaper to leave the heating on low all day? (UK)
  The myth explained simply, when constant low heating does make sense, and settings that save money without a cold, damp home.
• What humidity should my house be in winter? (UK)
  The humidity range that stops mould without drying you out, how to measure it cheaply, and what to do if yours is too high.
• How to remove black mould from walls and window seals safely
  What to use on painted walls, silicone and window frames, what not to mix, and how to stop the mould coming back.
• How to stop condensation on windows in winter (UK guide)
  Why your windows are wet every morning, the free fixes that work, and when a dehumidifier is worth it.
• Where to put a dehumidifier (and how long to run it)
  The best spot in the room, the best room in the house, sensible settings and how to keep running costs down.