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9 vampire devices households need to unplug before leaving house
23+ hour, 19+ min ago (368+ words) Ofgem, the UK’s energy regulator, has already announced the new energy price cap for 1 October to 31 December 2026. The 9 ‘vampire devices’ you should unplug before you leave the house that are adding £147 to your energy bills have been revealed. Ofgem, the…...
State pensioners urged to unplug 5 household appliances as energy bills soar
1+ week, 4+ day ago (400+ words) State pensioners have been urged to “unplug” 5 appliances as energy bills soar. Energy specialists have highlighted the silent household appliances that you should switch off to make significant savings on your energy bills. John Kirkman, a sales consultant at the…...
Electricity vampires: HOME appliances secretly draining your wallet
1+ week, 5+ day ago (325+ words) Home » Technology » Electricity vampires: HOME appliances secretly draining your wallet Load shedding is dead (for now), but your electricity bill keeps climbing. Here’s a 2026 appliance wattage guide to help you save money … South Africa has access to more electricity today…...
Stop leaving this appliance plugged in overnight — it's spiking your power bill, expert says
2+ week, 6+ day ago (813+ words) Alesandra Dubin and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Rising electricity costs have homeowners hunting for savings wherever they can — but one energy expert says the biggest silent drain on your bill may be sitting right in…...
One device adding £230 a year to your bills and you can stop it
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (708+ words) People assume that because they have stopped using it, it has stopped using electricity People are being warned over a common habit that could be adding almost £230 a year to their electricity costs, as households brace for a predicted rise…...
How much your household appliances really cost to run
3+ week, 18+ hour ago (106+ words) 7NEWS How much your household appliances really cost to run My Fair Lady returns for 70th anniversary season Queensland's breach bail laws face prison capacity concerns Man charged after alleged hit-and-run Follow along as we bring you all of the big crime,…...
10 'vampire devices' secretly draining your bank account
3+ week, 1+ day ago (382+ words) These devices could be draining power and money(Image: Erstudiostok via Getty Images) With colder weather on the way, it won't be long before you're switching the heating on and making the house snug. However, energy bills have also risen…...
UK households with microwaves hit with £15.98 charges
3+ week, 1+ day ago (294+ words) Households with microwaves could be spending almost £16 a year on the appliance via their energy bill when costs under the current price cap are projected over a year. Microwaves are a godsend for busy families, allowing them to quickly heat…...
10 ‘vampire devices’ to never leave on standby to reduce energy bills
3+ week, 3+ day ago (338+ words) With the colder months fast approaching and the nation preparing to crank up the central heating, household budgets are already feeling the pinch. The energy price cap rose by 13% on July 1, leaving the average household facing an additional £221 on their…...
10 ‘vampire devices’ to never leave on standby to reduce energy bill
3+ week, 3+ day ago (362+ words) Colder weather is coming, and soon it will be time to turn the heating on and get the house cosy. However, the energy price cap has increased this year too. As of July 1, the price cap rose by 13% meaning the…...