{"id":44000,"date":"2023-11-11T04:39:09","date_gmt":"2023-11-11T04:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/histarmar.net\/?p=44000"},"modified":"2023-11-11T04:39:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-11T04:39:09","slug":"energy-expert-shares-the-vampire-appliances-adding-hundreds-to-your-bills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/histarmar.net\/world-news\/energy-expert-shares-the-vampire-appliances-adding-hundreds-to-your-bills\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy expert shares the \u2018vampire appliances\u2019 adding \u2018hundreds\u2019 to your bills"},"content":{"rendered":"

Smart Energy shares tips for reducing energy bills<\/h3>\n

According to Voltaware\u2019s CEO, Sergey Ogorodnov, a \u201ccommon mistake\u201d many people make is leaving their appliances and devices on standby.<\/p>\n

1. Washing machine<\/b><\/h3>\n

The expert explained: \u201cFor the average UK household, washing machines cost around \u00a370, tumble dryers \u00a3140 and dishwashers \u00a3100 every year.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe strongly advise users to switch off these energy-guzzlers when they are left on standby. If you\u2019re not running it, it shouldn\u2019t be running.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdditionally, using machines at full capacity, rather than half loads, means fewer cycles and therefore less energy spent.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur experts also recommend using lower temperature cycles, as high-temperature cycles are very expensive, where a 10-degree increase can lead to a 25 percent rise in energy consumption (and an annual \u00a312 extra cost).\u201d<\/p>\n

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Taking these simple steps can save the average household between \u00a330 to \u00a360 a year which can be spent elsewhere.<\/p>\n

2. Cooking appliances<\/b><\/h3>\n

For the average UK household, the annual use of an electric hob, oven and microwave, adds up to around \u00a3200 a year, according to the expert.<\/p>\n

However, optimising a setup with energy-efficient appliances instead could save around \u00a340 a year.<\/p>\n

This includes using slow cookers and air fryers which are \u201cfar cheaper ways\u201d to cook than electric ovens.<\/p>\n

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