Money going down the drain? Pull the plug on these five household appliances and save some cash
TURNING off devices normally left on standby could save you hundreds of pounds a year.
“Vampire appliances” such as computers and security lights drain energy and cash if not properly disconnected.
Here, smart meter firm Loop identifies the most cash-hungry products and reveals how much they can cost you in a year.
EXTRA FRIDGES, £119: You may have another fridge to store food or drink for special occasions.
Some people even have one dedicated to beer.
But you could be wasting a lot of money if it is left empty most of the time.
DESKTOP COMPUTERS, £95: Keeping your PC switched on or on standby at the end of the day could be costly.
Loop estimates that failing to turn your computer off could set you back up to £95 a year.
SET-TOP BOX RECORDER, £179: This device is a great way to ensure you don’t miss your favourite programmes and allows you to catch up if you have been away.
But if the recorder is faulty or you rarely actually watch the shows you’ve taped you could just be recording high levels of energy use.
OUTDOOR LIGHTS, £150: Security lights that turn on automatically when someone is near your home are a good way to deter burglars, but if they’re over- sensitive you could end up paying an extra £60 a year.
Switch to LED bulbs to save cash.
Exterior lights that are left on the whole time can be even more costly at around £150 a year, so opt for solar lights instead.
ELECTRIC TOWEL RAIL, £179: It’s comforting to wrap yourself in a warm towel when you hop out of the shower on a cold morning.
But leaving a towel rail on the whole time can be extremely costly.
Use a timer if the rail has one or only switch the rail on for half an hour before you need it.
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