All the energy firms giving away FREE heated blankets and money-saving gadgets this Xmas
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THOUSANDS of hard-up households can get their hands on free energy-saving gadgets ahead of Christmas. Appliances like air fryers and heated blankets are being distributed by several energy suppliers to assist those struggling to pay their energy bills.
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For instance, Octopus Energy is providing customers with free electric blankets through its £30million Octopus Assist fund. And Ovo Energy is offering money-saving gadgets to households as part of its £50 million customer support package. From air fryers to electric blankets and mattress toppers, here is everything you might be eligible for from each supplier...
EDF is pumping £29million into a range of support for struggling households this winter. Customers can get any debt wiped, as well as free energy-saving gadgets such as air fryers, kettles and slow cookers. EDF said it will replace broken or poorly working appliances with energy-efficient ones.
But not everyone qualifies for help. EDF said its team will identify and refer eligible customers for extra support. You can find out more and apply via edfenergy.com/energywise/how-edf-are-supporting-their-customers-through-uks-cost-living-crisis. Octopus Energy is offering 20,000 electric blankets in total to customers in need this winter.
Octopus said customers with an electric blanket have saved an average of £150 on their combined gas and electricity bills in previous winters. The electric blankets are open to all customers, however Octopus said it is prioritising those in "particular circumstances".
