How to Keep Warm This Winter with LX2001

Winter in New Zealand can be brutal — whether you're in a draughty flat, a family home, or a modern apartment. The good news? Staying warm doesn't have to mean sky-high power bills or shivering through the night. Here are our top tips for keeping cosy this winter, featuring some of our favourite heating solutions at LX2001.

1. Invest in a Quality Electric Fireplace

Nothing transforms a living space quite like a real-flame electric fireplace. The Dimplex Ignite Evolve range brings stunning, realistic flame effects with up to 2kW of heat output — no flue, no gas, no mess. Available in 1200mm and 1800mm widths, they're perfect for lounge walls and create an instant focal point while keeping your room warm and inviting.

Pro tip: Electric fireplaces are one of the most efficient ways to heat a single room — you only heat the space you're in.

2. Use a Panel Heater for Targeted Room Heating

For bedrooms, home offices, or smaller spaces, a compact panel heater is a smart, energy-efficient choice. The Dimplex Forta 2kW Panel Heater is slim, quiet, and features a built-in thermostat so it only runs when needed — keeping you warm without wasting energy.

3. Add Radiant Strip Heating for Outdoor or Bathroom Spaces

Radiant heaters deliver instant, directional warmth — ideal for bathrooms, garages, or covered outdoor areas. The Heatstrip 1200W Electric Indoor Radiant Strip Heater mounts neatly to the ceiling or wall and heats the people in the room, not the air — making it incredibly efficient.

4. Go Smart with Wi-Fi Enabled Heating

Modern heating should work around your schedule. The Goldair 2400W Ceramic Tower Heater with Wi-Fi lets you control temperature, set schedules, and monitor usage from your phone — so your home is warm when you arrive and not wasting energy while you're out.

5. Consider a Potbelly Stove for Authentic, Radiant Heat

For homes with a fireplace or log burner setup, a Masport Pittsburgh Mk II Potbelly Stove delivers powerful, radiant heat that warms a room deeply and evenly. It's a classic Kiwi solution — and with the right wood, one of the most cost-effective ways to heat a large living area.

6. Seal the Draughts First

No heater works well in a draughty room. Before cranking up the heat, check for gaps under doors, around windows, and in skirting boards. Door snakes, draught excluders, and heavy curtains make a huge difference — and they cost very little.

7. Layer Up Your Bedding

Heating your bedroom all night is expensive. Instead, invest in quality thermal bedding — a good duvet rated for winter temperatures means you can turn the heater off at bedtime and still sleep comfortably.

8. Heat the Room, Not the House

Zone heating is one of the most effective ways to reduce your power bill. Close doors to rooms you're not using and focus your heating on the spaces where you spend the most time. A well-placed panel heater or tower heater in your main living area is far more efficient than trying to heat the whole house.

9. Use Your Oven Wisely

Winter is the perfect time to embrace slow cooking, roasting, and baking. Your oven generates a surprising amount of ambient heat — and you get a warm meal at the end of it. The Euromaid 60cm Gas Cooktop & Electric Dual Cavity Oven gives you the best of both worlds for serious winter cooking.

10. Stay Warm on the Go

Keeping warm isn't just about your home. Make sure your car is ready for winter too — and if you're spending time outdoors, layer up with thermal base layers and keep a quality blanket in the car for those cold morning school runs or sports sidelines.

Shop Winter Warmth at LX2001

From electric fireplaces to smart heaters and radiant strip heaters, LX2001 has everything you need to stay warm and comfortable this winter. Browse our full range of heating solutions online and enjoy fast delivery across New Zealand.

Stay warm, New Zealand. ❄️🔥