Cut home energy bills: kitchen upgrades and simple swaps that will reduce energy costs

Fridges, dishwashers and even insulated kettles are all appliances that can offer big energy savings

(Picture: Juliet Murphy)

Your kitchen consumes more energy than any other room in the house — about 31 per cent of your total bill — so it’s a good place to start if you want to cut costs.

Because your fridge is constantly on, and we usually keep them for a long time, this is the first appliance to upgrade if necessary. In 2021 the energy labelling system was simplified to grade appliances from A to G.