It can add unwanted charges on to your energy bill
Leaving appliances on stand-by zaps energy and increases your bills. It's something we have known for years but as the cost of living crisis deepens it has become ever more important to flick the switch when you've finished using an appliance or piece of tech. But do you know which items in your home are the worst for eating up your hard-earned cash?
Natalia Lachim from the Discount Code says leaving certain appliances plugged in and turned on will drain electricity even if you are not using it. She says: "This is because electricity will be allowed to run through, thereby increasing your energy use and, sadly, your energy bills." Now we are not suggesting unplugging everything - that fridge freezer needs to stay firmly plugged in at the wall, but others, such as the TV could easily be unplugged when you go off to bed.
A 2021 study showed a massive 98% of UK households admit to leaving their TV on standby at all times, with many wrongly assuming that turning off via the remote switches it off entirely. Whilst you cannot simply turn off your fridge, there are ways to ensure it works as efficiently as possible. The simplest way to make sure the fridge functions properly, according to her, is to routinely clean both the exterior and the interior. “Dusting the exterior means the cooling system won’t get affected, whereas cleaning the interior and disposing of any out-of-date food will ensure the fridge doesn’t need to work as hard to keep food cool or frozen.
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