Households could make big savings of up to £800 on their energy bills this year by carrying out one simple task.
New research by Cut My details how cleaning everyday appliances could significantly reduce gas and electricity costs.
With winter now here, families will be looking for ways to save money on energy bills with the price cap set to rise.
Costs are set to go up in the New Year after industry regulator Ofgem raised the cap on gas and electricity prices by five percent.
As a result, the regulator estimates the annual dual fuel bill for the average household will go up by £94 to £1,928 from January 1 until the end of March.
Over the last two years, the public has been forced to contend with soaring energy bills amid the cost of living crisis.
This has been compounded by high inflation and factors such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine which has pushed gas prices up further.
On top of this, much of the Government’s cost of living support will not return this year, leaving households further in the lurch.
As such, tips on how households can save money while still using electricity to keep warm this winter are needed.
Here is a breakdown of how much people can save on energy bills by cleaning these appliances for a three-bedroom house:
- Cleaning radiators – could save £300 a year
- Cleaning windows – Save up to £130 a year
- Cleaning dehumidifiers – Save £219 a year
- Kettle – Save up to £20 a year
- Air Fryer – Save up to £50 a year
- Fridge Freezer – Save a up to £20 a year
- Washing Machine – £30 a year saved
- Vacuum cleaner – Save up to £5 a year.
Combined, cleaning these appliances could save families a total of £800 a year which will be handy for the winter months.
One expert from Cut My broke down how cleaning radiators is the best cost-cutting measure families can adopt.
They explained: “Did you know that a clogged and dusty radiator could spike your heating bills by as much as 25 percent? Dust and grime act as insulators, trapping heat around the radiator rather than letting it circulate into your rooms.
“Clean by turning off your central heating and put a towel underneath the radiator to catch any debris that falls through the radiator.
“Insert a vacuum hose into the radiator and start removing the build-up of dust. Use a radiator brush or a long stick duster to push out any dirt and dust that is hard to reach.”
