5 Household Appliances That Could be Increasing Your Electricity Bills

In an age where the use of electrical appliances seems to be increasing in homes, knowing which of these appliances are prone to increasing electricity bills seems more relevant than ever.      

With that in mind, here are five household appliances to be aware of that could be increasing your electricity bills.  

5 Appliances Increasing Your Electricity Bills

Tumble Dryer

A tumble dryer is a household appliance plenty of people will avoid using - and for very good reason.  According to Greenage, a tumble dryer can cost up to £100 a year to run.  It is an appliance that is well-known for taking up a lot of energy and if you do have a tumble dryer then it would be wise to use it as sparingly as possible and be sure to check the energy efficiency value when shopping for a new one.

Kettle

Depending on the type of kettle you use (and how many cups of tea you consume!), your kettle could play a significant part in increasing your electricity bill.  By choosing an ECO kettle over a standard kettle you could be saving money (something to keep in mind if your kettle is due an upgrade).   

Dishwasher

The dishwasher is certainly a welcome household item; however, it could cost as much as £44 a year to run.  It is also worth bearing in mind that the older a dishwasher is the more energy it consumes, so if your dishwasher has seen better days then it might be worth investing in a new one.  

Fridge-freezer

A fridge or freezer is the one appliance that needs to be kept on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so it is no surprise to hear that it could be one of the most energy-consuming appliances in your home. With that in mind, it is of the utmost importance to choose one that is energy-efficient and operating at the most economical level.  Click here to find a pick of energy-saving fridge-freezer options.

TV

When it comes to TVs, the general rule for saving money is the smaller the TV the better.  However, as TVs continuously increase in size, this is not something many of us will find easy.  With that being said, why not choose a medium-sized TV that will keep your electricity bills healthy and ensure your TV viewing is still of good quality.   For instance, a 50 inch plasma TV could cost almost three times more than a 24 inch TV.

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