We Brits may pride ourselves on weather-based small talk, but broadly all we do at this time of year is complain about how cold it is. Gladly, I can’t complain like I used to, because I have a De’Longhi Dragon 4 electric radiator at home, and you can too with this 55% off deal that slashes the price to £99 (was £219.99) at Amazon UK.

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Last year, disaster struck in the run-up to the festive season; I was living in an old Victorian building with a unified heating system, and the entire building lost heat for months. It was all rather dramatic (not to mention detrimental to my physical and mental health), but the one good thing about the whole ordeal was that it introduced me to this electric heater. I didn’t grab it as part of the Black Friday deals, but it was worth every penny at full price, and this 55% off deal makes it a must-have for colder homes.

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You might know the name De’Longhi from some of the best coffee machines available today, but what you might not know is that the brand’s legacy extends deep into the heating world. It makes sense, really, when you think about the kind of engineering that goes into espresso machines.

That’s exactly why I recommend De’Longhi specifically; yes, more budget-friendly alternatives exist, but this brand’s legacy is in long-lasting, safe, and high-performance devices. When we’re talking about electrically powered oil-burning heaters, I’d rather not chance my arm – wouldn’t you agree?