When to BuySaturday 15 August 2026

When to buy heaters & electric blankets in Australia

No rushTypical pricing this month — buy if you need it, no premium to avoid.
Next strong window: September. End-of-winter clearance starts — the prime window.
THE YEAR AT A GLANCE

Heaters & electric blankets: month by month

Deep off-season: nobody’s buying heaters in January — good. Jan Off-season pricing continues. Feb March Mar Demand rising — pricing firms up. Wait if possible. Apr Peak demand, peak price. May Peak season. Jun July Jul August Aug End-of-winter clearance starts — the prime window. Sep October: clearance depth peaks as retailers dump winter stock. Oct Remaining stock at Black Friday pricing. Nov December Dec TODAY
January

Deep off-season: nobody’s buying heaters in January — good.

February

Off-season pricing continues.

April

Demand rising — pricing firms up. Wait if possible.

May

Peak demand, peak price.

June

Peak season.

September

End-of-winter clearance starts — the prime window.

October

October: clearance depth peaks as retailers dump winter stock.

November

Remaining stock at Black Friday pricing.

Prime windows: September and October. If your purchase can wait, that’s when this category is cheapest.
WHAT TO PAY

Fair prices in this category

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