Uswitch has collated a list of the most popular items in your kitchen and what it costs you to run them.
has collated a list of the most popular items in your kitchen and what it costs you to run them.
According to USwitch, using the hob is likely to use the most energy and cost the most money, regardless of whether you’re using a gas or electric version. The former uses 9.75 kWh which equates to a yearly cost of £143.28, while the latter uses 8.58 kWh and costs £126.85 per year. Fridges, freezers and kettles all cost around £75 per year, while the lowest-cost appliance is an ice cream maker, which uses 0.035 kWh and costs 52p per year.Using most of these appliances is unavoidable, so Uswitch has also shared its top tips for reducing energy costs.
Choose appliances with a high energy efficiency rating wherever possible - A-rated devices are the most energy-efficientSwap halogen light bulbs for LED versions which last longer and cost less in the long-term If possible, set a heating schedule for the times when you’re using certain rooms or know you’ll be at homeYour Money Matters is a campaign launched by us and our sister titles across Newsquest to help you overcome the surge in the cost of living. This year has seen a whole host of household price increases — from the energy price cap rise to surging inflation andprices — costing your family hundreds or even thousands of pounds extra per year.
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