With the cost of living crisis, people around the UK will be looking for ways to save - and the energy bill is a good place to start.
Kitchen appliances can be a big drain, and most people have heard that the kettle can be costly to boil - but it turns out that there's a bigger culprit to blame.
We spoke to British kitchen manufacturer Kesseler and they came up with a breakdown of what's using the most power in you kitchen.
The results may shock you as it isn't the kettle, the electric hob, or even the oven - but the fridge, and by changing the temperature you could save a lot over the course of a year.
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A spokesperson for Kesseler said: "The refrigerator is by far the most power-hungry appliance in the kitchen, using up to a third of all the power in your home in a year if it’s not very energy efficient.
"Hence the importance of not having it cool to a lower temperature than is necessary.
"This is even more true if you’ve got an older fridge that might not be particularly energy efficient.
"A modern A+++ rated fridge will use around 80 per cent less energy than a D-rated fridge, so upgrading to something more modern will have long term benefits… a modern fridge will also emit less CO2, if your home’s eco credentials are important to you."
They went on to say how drying clothes can be a big drain, so if possible you should try to let things air outside rather than putting them in a tumble dryer - but this won't be possible for everyone.
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Washing the pots is another matter, however, as using a dishwasher could be more energy friendly than doing them by hand.
The spokesperson added: "This is because they use a small amount of water (despite their size) and if you load the dishwasher fully and properly it can be beneficial.
"According to a Which? Study dishwashers are on average four times more water efficient than washing by hand… so this is ideal if you’re on a meter."
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