Anyone looking for a way to cut their energy bills as prices rocket in April can take advantage of new data provided by electrical retailer Currys - as well as some useful hacks. From Apri l1 the cost of electricity and gas will go up by 54% - up to around £700 a year extra on top of the average bills.
Currys has set out which appliances use the most electricity, so you can target how to reduce bills effectively. The retailer says 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.
