Energy savers Best gadgets to snap up in the sales

Now’s the time to graba bargain from clothes airers to air fryers.

- Miles Brignall, Rupert Jones, Sarah Marsh and Hilary Osborne 

The sales have started and there are bargains to be had on the high street and online. It’s the perfect time to buy those money-saving gadgets that you have been considering – once you know that Santa hasn’t left them for you under the tree.

We have looked at the savings that can be made with some popular household tech, and offer a guide to the best prices, including, where available, any special offers.

Retailers might have more discounts up their sleeves, so armed with this information, you will know when to pounce.

Heated clothes airers

These have been flying off the shelves ever since the energy crisis began, and look poised to be a big hit in sales.

At less than 10p an hour to use in many cases, they are a lot more cost-effective than a tumble dryer, which can currently be up to £1.18 a cycle, according to energy efficiency website Sust-it. It offers a calculator so you can check the cost of running appliances – you just need details of their energy use, in watts or kilowatts.

Prices usually range from about £35 to £200. If you are looking for a budget-heated airer, Aldi was last month selling a lightweight version with foldable wings for £34.99.

According to the retailer, it costs 8p an hour to run (during the current Ofgem price cap period, ending 31 December) and is due back on sale in stores on 14 January.