Experts have shared that the type of lights that some use in their homes could be costing them extra money.
06.10.2022 - 20:07 / dailyrecord.co.uk
People needing to reduce their energy bills could cut costs just by turning off some gadgets on standby.
As the cost of living crisis squeezes millions of households, bargain hunters are searching for ways to stretch their budgets. Whilst many have found ways to keep warm without turning on the heating, there are other money saving tips.
According to Discount Code, studies have shown that leaving everyday items on standby add unnecessary costs to your annual energy bills in a time when people in the UK are desperate to reduce their use.
Natalia Lachim from Discount Code explains that leaving some appliances plugged in and turned on will drain electricity even if you are not using it, reports Edinburg Live.
"This is because electricity will be allowed to run through, thereby increasing your energy use and, sadly, your energy bills," she said.
As reported by Edinburgh Live, some appliances could be draining energy - and money - just from being left on. Natalia says some common household items are pretty bad offenders that, in the long run, is costing you the most money.
So what are they? Here's a roundup of some of the worst offenders.
Technological advances have unfortunately not made it easier to actually switch off your TV. Whilst your old-fashioned TV would have a big switch-off button, modern TVs with their remote controls, usually only offer standby mode.
So, if you don't want it idling in standby mode, you will have to make the effort to get up and turn the set off at the wall.
A 2021 study showed that a massive 98% of UK households admit to leaving their TV on standby at all times, with many wrongly assuming that turning off via the remote switches it off entirely.
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Experts have shared that the type of lights that some use in their homes could be costing them extra money.
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