Energy costs for kettle, washing machine, dishwasher and TV as price cap to rise

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Energy bills are on everyone's minds at the moment, especially since they're due to climb even higher next year.Ofgem announced this week that it would be increasing the energy price cap to £1,928 per year for the average household, meaning many people will be keen to know how they can cut down and save money.Being aware of how much energy you're actually using around the house can really help with this, which is why energy experts at Geo Green Power set out to calculate the cost of some common everyday activities.The company found that during the winter, our energy consumption at home often shoots up, because we use more devices and tech during the shorter days and colder weather.So, in order to help people identify what could be piling on extra money to their bills, the experts worked out the typical costs we can incur from using common devices, appliances, and features.These are estimates that are based on the current price of electricity from Ofgem’s October 2023 energy price cap. Lights Appliances Tech Entertainment In order to save some extra money around the house, the experts have recommended a few simple things that could help.

For example, switching appliances off at the wall when not in use, as if they have a standby mode they’ll still be using electricity - simply turning off a standard TV and set-top box can save around 68p over three months You should also turn off lights whenever you're not in a room and consider switching to LED bulbs as they are more energy efficient. Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.