Winter warmers

From boilers to electric blankets and soup makers. Read our guides and reviews to help keep you warm during cold weather.

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Top five cheapest energy deals for January 2020
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Is saving money among your new year’s resolutions? Your gas and electricity bills are a good place to start as we’ve found deals that could shave …
March 19
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Personal Finance (UK)
We’ve just tested the most energy efficient tumble dryer we’ve found in years
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Tumble dryers have a reputation for guzzling electricity, but we’ve just tested a tumble dryer that will astound you with how little energy it …
March 19
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Personal Finance
10 Ways To Save On Energy Bills - Which?
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Save money on your gas and electricity bills. Which? experts reveal how simple changes can save electricity, make your home more energy efficient and …
March 19
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Why you shouldn’t install a wood-burning stove yourself
which.co.uk - By Liz Ransome-Croker
Installing a wood burner or multi-fuel stove is not something you should do yourself. An ill-fitted stove could result in it becoming a fire risk, …
March 19
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Heating
Heating controls - five money-saving tips - Which?
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Five expert tips from Which? on how to use your heating controls to cut your energy bills and stay cosy. How to set your thermostat, thermostatic …
March 19
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Personal Finance (UK)
How much does a multi-fuel or wood-burning stove really cost?
which.co.uk - By Liz Ransome-Croker
As the colder and darker days descend upon us, the idea of cosying up in front of a log fire is an idyllic one. But how much are you willing to spend …
March 19
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Your boiler questions answered: what you need to know this winter
which.co.uk - By Ross Barnard
The darker evenings are setting in, temperatures are dropping and the annual autumn dilemma is on everyone’s lips: shall we turn on the heating? The …
March 19
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Which boiler brands should you avoid at all costs?
which.co.uk - By Matt Knight
One in four people who have bought a new boiler in the past six years have already had to repair it. Not good enough by a long shot, but imagine if …
March 19
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Best wood-burning stove companies revealed by Which?
which.co.uk - By Liz Ransome-Croker
Having asked more than 1,400 stove owners about their wood-burning stoves, including durability, ease of use and value for money, we reveal which …
March 19
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Personal Finance (UK)
Warm Home Discount: could you save £140 on your winter energy bill?
which.co.uk - By Reena Sewraz
Heating your home to a cosy temperature in winter can be expensive. The Warm Home Discount can help pensioners and low-income households save £140 on …
March 19
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Condensation
How Does A Dehumidifier Work? - Which?
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Which? explains how dehumidifiers work, the differences between refrigerant and desiccant, when you might need a dehumidifier, how to use your …
March 19
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Half of smart meters stop working when you switch energy firm
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Just 42% of energy customers who have switched supplier since they got a smart meter managed to keep their equipment working, exclusive Which? …
March 19
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Personal Finance (UK)
Top five cheapest energy deals for March 2019
which.co.uk - By Sarah Ingrams
The early signs of spring have been marred by many energy firms announcing price rises for customers this April. The latest come from Ovo, Tonik, Toto …
March 19
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Personal Finance (UK)
Is the way you’re using your wood-burning stove polluting our planet?
which.co.uk - By Liz Ransome-Croker
The pollution produced by stoves has been hitting the headlines recently – and it seems it’s on stove owners’ radars, too. More than a third of the …
March 19
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How to cope if your boiler breaks down
which.co.uk - By Hollie Hennessy
As temperatures drop and we get into the thick of winter, it can be the worst time for your boiler to break – and it might be a few days before your …
March 19
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Renewable Energy
Top five cheapest energy deals for February 2019
which.co.uk - By Sarah Ingrams
Snow, sleet and ice: winter is truly here. There has been little choice but to turn up the heating this past week, or keep it on for longer. If …
March 19
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Top Dehumidifier Brands For 2019 - Which?
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Avoid a dehumidifier that breaks down. Here we combine our expert knowledge from years of dehumidifier testing with our survey results to reveal …
March 19
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Energy
Keeping warm in cold weather - Which?
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As we get older, changes in our bodies can make us feel colder more often, and mean we’re more likely to develop health problems caused by cold …
Oct 29, 2018
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Energy customers could face bigger bills than before the price cap
which.co.uk - By Sarah Ingrams
Energy customers could end up paying more for gas and electricity in April under the new price cap than they did before a price cap was in place. A …
March 19
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Personal Finance (UK)
Best and worst energy companies for 2019
which.co.uk - By Sarah Ingrams
Octopus Energy is the top-scoring energy supplier, small firm Solarplicity is the worst and the Big Six sit near the bottom of the rankings in our …
March 19
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Damp guides and advice - Which?
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Our Test Labs compare features and prices on a range of products. Try Which? to unlock our reviews. You'll instantly be able to compare our test …
March 19
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Retirement
Benefits available for the elderly - Which?
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For those over pension age who would benefit from extra help with washing, dressing or eating, due to illness or disability. Attendance Allowance is …
Jan 22, 2019
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Three steps to getting the best underfloor heating for your home
which.co.uk - By Liz Ransome-Croker
Facing crawling out of bed and getting ready for work on these dark and cold January mornings is enough of a shock to the system, without stepping …
March 19
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Should I Buy Winter Tyres? - Which?
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Winter tyres can improve traction on slippery roads, reducing the likelihood of a car accident in winter weather conditions. Read our guide to winter …
March 19
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Three ways to use your wood-burning stove correctly
which.co.uk - By Rachel Christie
Are you worried the government is planning to ban log burners and multi-fuel stoves? Don’t be. The Clean Air Strategy, published today, sets out the …
March 19
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Personal Finance (UK)
Cheap energy deals vanish as the price cap comes in
which.co.uk - By Sarah Ingrams
There are 90% fewer energy deals costing less than £1,000 a year on sale this month than there were back in January, exclusive Which? research …
March 19
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Top five cheapest energy deals for December
which.co.uk - By Sarah Ingrams
One of the cheapest energy deals this month is from one of the Big Six firms – something we’ve seen infrequently this year. You can save £378 per …
March 19
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Clothing
Top five cheap tumble dryers of 2019 - Which?
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We’ve selected five of the cheapest Best Buy tumble dryers, whether you’re after a spacious dryer if you do a lot of washing, one that'll get your …
March 19
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Best slow cookers revealed for winter 2018
which.co.uk - By Haddi Browne
Slow cookers may look like relatively simple appliances, but our tests reveal that they can differ dramatically in the quality of food they …
March 19