THE five worst appliances that are making your energy bills rocket have been revealed – and it’s costing you £336.
Households are battling against crippling energy bill rises as a cost of living crisis continues to wreck havoc on finances.
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Millions saw their bills DOUBLE to an average of £1,971 from April 1 when the new price cap – which limits how much suppliers can charge customers for energy – rolled out.
It means many simply cannot afford to pay their way – with some struggling to pay for food because of the costs.
Because of spiralling costs, you’ll be wanting to know how to drive down your energy bill.
You might not know that some household appliances are driving up your bills – and you could save yourself hundreds by making some simple tweaks to the way you’re using them.
Here’s the five energy-guzzling household appliances that could be adding £336 to your bills in total, according to Currys.
‘Wet’ appliances
Appliances which use water to work – like washing machines and dishwashers – account for 25% of the total average household’s electricity bill.
But speaking to the Express, Currys group carbon and environment manager Matt Manning said to switch them to eco-setting to save cash.
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“A lot of people don’t realise their appliances have this function so it’s always worth checking the front of your machine,” he said.
It’s not the only way you can cut costs.
Setting your washing machine to a high speed spin can save you £40 a year.
While ditching the dishwasher and washing up by hand could help you save money considering it costs £110.76 to use one per year, based on if you’re using it three times a week.
TVs and games consoles
It can be easy to forget to switch off the telly or your games console in the evening.
But it can mean that its eating up 19% of your total electricity bill.
Switching them off properly at the switch and not leaving them on standby means that you could save £40 a year.
An extra £145 can be added on top of this if you’re choosing energy efficient gadgets when you’re upgrading, Mr Manning said.
Cooking appliances
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Kettles – along with other kitchen appliances like cookers and blenders – account for 19% of the average home’s energy use.
Again, switching them off properly could help you save cash.
There are other ways to drive down your bill as well.
For example, overfilling your kettle could be adding £87 to your bill.
Only fill it up with as much water as you actually need.
‘Cold’ appliances
Appliances which use energy to cool things – like fridges and freezers – could be proving to be expensive too.
They total around 16% of the total average household’s electricity bill.
The reason why they could be driving up your bills is because they are not working efficiently.
Failing to defrost it could be adding on an extra £150 a year, and gaps in the doors could be costing you money too.
Lighting
The wrong type of lighting could be costing you £9 a bulb, according to Mr Manning.
Switching to LED lights will soon mean the savings you make rack up.
Make sure to keep the lights switched off when you don’t need them.
Finding ways to cut costs is important as lighting accounts for 19% of the average household’s electricity usage.
How else can I save money on energy bills?
The government is giving all households a £200 discount on their bills in April – but you’ll have to pay this back.
You could also be eligible for help from the £500million Household Support Fund.
Councils across the country are offering help with essential costs, including bills and food.
The help available varies across the country, so contact your local authority to find out what’s on offer in your region.
You’ll want to think about insulating your home as well – this could save you £315 a year.
Turning the thermostat down by at just one degree can save a whopping £127.70 a year, according to energy experts at USwitch.
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