# Candle-Powered Heating Devices The Egloo Cheap Heater is a Terracotta Alternative to Room Warming By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-12-26 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheap-heater References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/12/heat-your-room-for-10-cents-a-day-with-candle-powered-device.html) & [eglooinfo.it](http://eglooinfo.it/) For only 10 cents a day, this cheap heater will warm up your room using candles. Designed by an Academy of Fine Arts student in Rome, the Egloo looks like a burger and can heat up a room at a mere fraction of the cost compared to other space heaters. The Egloo comes in three styles: natural, red and shiny black enamel. Currently seeking finances on crowdfunding platform [Indiegogo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-hand-warmers), the Italian invention uses less electricity by storing the heat and energy of [burning candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflet) in its terracotta base. The heat is then released gradually. In addition to the base, the cheap heater consists of two domes and a grill. It requires four candles and less than 5 minutes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Affordable Heating Solutions:** The Egloo cheap heater showcases the trend towards affordable and energy-efficient heating solutions. - **Crowdfunding for Innovation:** The Egloo's Indiegogo campaign highlights the trend of using crowdfunding platforms to finance and support innovative products. - **Reuse and Sustainability:** The Egloo's use of terracotta and candle energy storage highlights the trend towards reusing materials and promoting sustainability. ### Where This Applies - **Home Heating:** The Egloo cheap heater disrupts the home heating industry by providing a cost-effective and energy-efficient alternative to traditional space heaters. - **Crowdfunding:** The Egloo's Indiegogo campaign opens up disruption opportunities in the crowdfunding industry by showcasing innovative and practical products. - **Sustainable Design:** The Egloo's use of terracotta and candle energy storage presents disruptive opportunities in the sustainable design industry by showcasing a unique and eco-friendly approach to heating. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Plug-In Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozypod.md) - [Cooking Oil-Powered Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-heater.md) - [Candle Coffee Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warmer-concept.md) - [Artful Heated Candle Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infra-luna.md) - [Design-Conscious Connected Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-heater.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Candle Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-candle-lamps.md) - [Electric Infrared Wall Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boldr-kelvin.md) - [Modernized Ceramic Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delonghi-capsule-desk-loop.md) - [Flame-Free Candle Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-candle-warmer-lamp.md)