“For the past few days, the demand for stoves and other small radiators has been quite strongassures an employee of the Carolo point of sale. Some devices are even out of stock.” Confirmed by the cashier at Brico de Boussu. “With us, oil heaters are going like hotcakes right now. Despite the fact that we are a small store, we manage to sell between three and four a day, which is not nothing, especially since their price can reach 200 euros.“
While it is difficult to quantify the extent of the phenomenon in Wallonia, it therefore seems that auxiliary heaters are popular with households.
” An alternative “
“Usually, customers most often spend between 25 and 140 euros for this kind of deviceswe explain to Mr. Bricolage of Perwez, where we also specify that these devices are especially effective in small rooms. Clearly, the main objective is to find an alternative in order to turn on the central heating as late as possible and/or to save fuel oil.”
“Currently, people prefer to turn off the radiator in the smallest rooms and fire up a convector when they really need it.“, we still continue at Brico de Boussu. Even if it means going beyond the advice for use. “This year, we feel that any saving, however small, is welcome. For example, it is not uncommon for customers to tell us that they prefer fuel oil (cheaper, editor’s note) rather than the liquid fuel which is advised for the use of their kerosene stove. They know they can’t count on their warranty anymore, but they don’t care. They prefer to save money right away, even if it means damaging their heating.“
