The 9 most expensive appliances to run in your home revealed – how to cut costs

IT’S NO secret that running appliances in your home costs money.

But some appliances could be could be costing you loads more than you thought.

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But with energy bills soaring, it’s important to keep in mind how much your devices are costing you.

We’ve already looking at the worst devices to leave on standby, and the vampire appliances that suck up the most energy.

But energy bills are forecast to hit £2,800 in October, so cutting your usage has never been more important.

MoneyTransfers.com has revealed the top ten appliances that break the bank, and they might surprise you.

Jonathan Merry, chief executive, comments: ” The cost of living crisis and increased price cap on energy bills is an issue affecting families across the country.

“Our research shows that combined, many of these appliances simply cost too much to run simultaneously under current energy tariffs.”

You can work out how much a device might cost you to run by doing a bit of maths.

The equation is: Cost = power (kilowatt) x cost of one kWh (pence) x the length of time (just the one off meal, or over a week or month.)

We’ve previously looked at how much it costs to run an electric heater, the running costs of an electric fan, and how much your hot tub is adding to your bills.

But here are the 10 appliances costing you the most around the home:

Air conditioning

It’s no secret that air conditioning is expensive to run, but apparently it’s the most pricey by a long run, costing homeowners £137.76 a month if used for eight hours a day.

Luckily, for most of us in the UK air conditioning is rarely needed, so you don’t need to worry too much about this one.

Electric heaters

While most homes wont use air conditioning, most of us have used an electric heater, but using one for just two hours as day can cost £16.80 per month.

You might think that because you can direct the heat directly at you and just warm up just the room you’re using, an electric heater would be a cheaper heating alternative to turning on the heating.

But actually, the amount of energy that these heaters use can make them an expensive way to keep warm.

A log burner may be a cheaper solution, according to calculations by the Stove Industry Alliance.

Or you could cosy up under an electric blanket – we worked out that it costs just 0.8p to run one for 30 minutes.

Tumble dryer

For a family of four, a tumble drier costs around £13.44, according to the pros at Money Transfer.

Of course, The price of running a tumble dryer depends on what type of machine you use.

Where possible, hanging clothes out to dry in the sun or on a clothes horse can help save some cash.

The most obvious way to save money is to opt hanging out your

Just keep in mind that getting your load dry could take longer depending on the weather.

Washing machine

For a family of four, using a washing machine could cost you £10.08 a month, or £120.96 each year.

Similar to tumble dryers, the cost largely depends on the make and model of your machine.

A typical UK household does a mammoth 270 loads of washing a year, so making sure you have a machine that works for you is a must.

Fridge freezer

Fridge freezers were revealed as the fifth most expensive appliance to run, costing households £9.52 to run.

Of course, you can’t just unplug your freezer to save money, but there are other ways to cut the costs of running your fridge freezer.

If you don’t defrost your freezer compartment it could add as much as £150 a year to your bill.the frost buildup in increases the amount of work your freezer’s motor has to do.

And if the motor is working harder, then this means it’s using more energy.

Kettle

Your penchant for a hot cuppa might be costing you less than you thought.

Money Transfer said: “Research from Utilita shows that a quarter of UK adults thought that their kettle was using the most energy – when in fact, it’s only the sixth most expensive appliance per month.”

Using your kettle for just 15 minutes a day could be costing you £80.64 per year, or £6.72 per month.

Games console

Using a games console, like Xbox One X, for four hours a day can cost £6.05 a month, or £72.58 anually.

In a report published by the BBC, British Gas recommended that households should switch off devices that aren’t being used – or are on standby.

The report said: “The Energy Saving Trust (EST) said consumers need to consider which devices they leave switched on.

“It estimates households would save around £55 per year by switching off all their devices when not in use.”

Smart TV

Your Netflix habit could be costing you more than just your subscription.

The ninth most expensive appliance to run, your smart TV could be costing £3 every month, or £35.95 anually.

Luckily, there are a few clever ways to save money running your tv so you can sit back and watch your favourite series guilt free.

Light bulb

Keeping your home illuminated probably costs a lot less than you might’ve thought.

In fact, it’s the bottom of the list according to the pros a Money Transfer, only costing £2.02 every month, assuming four of of use per day.

However, this prince can escalate if you have multiple lamps on, or don’t switch off light bulbs in vacant rooms.

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This post first appeared on thesun.co.uk