Make sure you know how much your festive decorations will cost before switching them on.
Martin Lewis has shared his ‘rule of thumb’ for calculating how much your Christmas lights will cost to run during the festive season, which could help you choose when to switch them on each day. During this week’s Martin Lewis Money Show Live on ITV, the consumer champion explained that the cost comes down to whether the lights are LED or incandescent.
Latest Martin Lewis News To see which type of lights you have, first check if the bulbs are glass or plastic - Incandescent lights are usually made of glass and get hot when they've been left on for a while - you may also be able to see a filament inside. Winter heating bill help To give you an idea, their team of experts found that a string of 100 LED lights typically cost around £5, while a larger 20-metre string of outdoor rope lights might set you back £15 or more.
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