Households are being urged to make a New Year Resolution to use energy wisely – with bad energy habits set to add up to £285 to bills this year, according to new analysis and research from Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service.
Four fifths of households admit to at least one bad energy habit, such as overfilling the kettle or leaving lights on. There are big potential savings on the costs of running kitchen appliances like washing machines, dishwashers and tumble dryers, which are among the most energy-consuming devices in UK households.
More than a quarter of people set their washing machine at more than 40C, potentially costing up to £26 a year more than washing at 30oC, while one in six run it when it’s not full. With washing machines costing households £38 a year on average, an extra wash every week could add an extra £9 to yearly bills.
