Expert warns of five 'energy hogs' to always switch off to 'melt away your bills' - The Mirror
Expert warns of five 'energy hogs' to always switch off to 'melt away your bills' - Mirror Online
Energy bills are still incredibly high, and many householders will be desperately searching for ways to keep the costs down so they can save a little bit of money as the temperature drops and the heating inevitably needs to be put on more. You may feel like you're trying to save cash in every area of the home, by tightening the purse strings through energy-efficient appliances, and limiting your daily water usage - but devices on standby are hiding in plain sight draining energy.
Whilst they won't be the main culprit of your eye-watering bills, switching certain things off will help you to save much-needed cash, and Eric Bramlett, an estate agent and owner of Bramlett Residential exclusively told the Express that there are five appliances that need to be switched off.
It may seem harmless to leave your games console on standby, but they can be "energy hogs", and Eric said that when one of his clients turned it off fully, they saw their energy bill "drop." Experts at the Energy Saving Trust say that games consoles left on standby can account for a whopping 6% of a total bill, so think of all the money you could be saving.
Desktop computers left on standby can also cause bills to be higher. Eric said: "Just shut them down when you're done using them and watch your bills melt away." And microwaves pose the same issue, as the clock display will often use a chunk of energy.
Cable or satellite boxes can use "a lot of energy", even when they are idle, and if you switch them off when not in use, Eric reckons you'll see a difference in your monthly bills. They use the same amount of energy as games consoles when they're left on standby.
Also, old appliances can be way less efficient and therefore will consume more energy - meaning that your jaw may drop when it comes to receiving your energy bill. If you have really old appliances, you should consider getting a newer model, as in the long run, it will save you money.
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