Many households will have altered their lifestyle and habits to cut down on their bills amid the current cost of living crisis.From hand-washing dishes to wrapping up when it's cold, there are a number of ways to use less energy without having to sacrifice too much.
However, as well as changing your habits you should also consider the specific appliances that you're using.With that in mind, Deal Town spokesperson Sam Whillance has shared an appliance that is best avoided as well as an electrical upgrade which can help households save.The energy-ace has recommended avoiding the tumble dryer, as the appliance could put householders back hundreds each year."Tumble dryers are a significant energy drainer, and if you are using your tumble dryer multiple timers per week, this will be ramping up your monthly energy bill," Sam said."If you are running a standard condenser, or a vented tumble dryer twice per week, this can cost upwards of £200 per year to run."According to recent researched from Uswitch, the United Kingdom uses £18,288,745 worth of electricity every week on tumble dryersInstead, it may be worth air-drying clothes with the aid of a dehumidifier.
The Uswitch data has found that this will only put households back £19.24 on average this year.Sam recommended investing in smart plug strips, pointing out that it could make you significant savings in the long-run.He said: "Although they may seem like an unnecessary additional cost at the time, smart plugs and smart plug strips are a worthwhile investment for saving money on electricity bills in the long run."Smart plugs and plug strips will automatically switch off the power to products that go into standby mode, such as your television. "Smart plugs also benefit from
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