Heating & Energy

The best energy monitors for UK homes: plug-in meters, smart plugs with energy tracking and smart-meter displays to see what your electricity really costs.

The best smart radiator valves (smart TRVs) for UK flats: control each radiator from your phone, heat only the rooms you use, and renter-friendly picks.

The best radiator fans for UK flats: low-cost boosters that push warm air into the room so it heats faster — SpeedComfort, Valiant and multi-fan picks.

The best heated throws and electric blankets for UK flats: cosy, cheap-to-run personal warmth. Real picks from Slumberdown, Igenix and more.

The best thermal and blackout curtains for UK flats: keep heat in, cut window draughts and block light. Picks from Deconovo and Aspire Homeware.

The best electric heaters for UK flats: fast, portable, plug-in warmth. Picks from Dimplex, Russell Hobbs and Dreo, with advice for small rooms.

The best draught excluders for UK flats: cheap, renter-friendly fixes for cold air under doors and around windows, including brush strips and seals.

The best smart thermostats for UK flats: smart heating control for owners plus renter-friendly smart radiator valves, compared for small homes.

The best oil-filled radiators for UK flats: quiet, plug-in, renter-friendly heating. Picks from De’Longhi, Midea and Russell Hobbs.