As we head into winter and households around the country are noticing the rising energy bills, many are looking for ways to save the pennies.
It's possible to estimate how much energy each appliance uses by multiplying its power rating in kW by the number of minutes/hours it's left on. Wattage information should be on the label or in any manual that comes with your appliance. On an average 2200W washing machine, the appliance will use about 2.2kWh of energy if running for an hour, which will cost around 75p. According to the experts, you should avoid half-loads and opt for a grade A energy-efficiency rating. Those who have an eco-friendly setting on the washing machine are urged to use it as it will use a lower wash and temperature, so less energy is required for heating, therefore costing you less.
Oven - 34p per 20 minutes Using your oven every day can be a real drain on power, and therefore finances. However, if you do have to use an oven, there are ways to maximise your energy-efficiency. For example, refrain from storing baking trays inside the oven when cooking, as they block the airflow. Also, cleaning your oven regularly helps maintain more effective heat distribution.
We got no choice when it comes to clean clothes - pay the rising price or wear your dirty clothing