With UK energy set to rise by as much as 54% in April, tech retailer Currys, has revealed the top offenders for using-up energy in the home, as well as some tips and tricks to help reduce their day-to-day energy consumption.
Washing machines, dishwashers and similar appliances account for 25% of your total electrical use. TVs and games consoles use 19% of your electricity - and just turning them off instead of putting them on stand could save you £40 a year.
Cooking appliances, ovens, microwaves and kettles take up another 19% of your bill and fridges and freezers use 16%, Lights add another 16%
To help customers across the nation save some pennies on the tech they’re using at-home and working from home, Currys have shared their six top tips for helping tech-lovers bring down their bills.
Go green this winter season by being ‘eco’
Most washing machines, washer dryers and dishwashers have an eco-setting, which will help you save energy and money, with minimal effort. A lot of people don’t realise their appliances have this function so it’s always worth checking the front of your machine. By switching a dishwater onto an eco-setting, it can save the water use by 20-40% for each clean.
