People up and down the country are continuing to look for ways to save money on their bills.
The cost of living continues to rise, meaning families are forced to tighten their belt. People have been looking for the time to switch their heating off and other kinds of money saving methods.
But, according to the Daily Star, experts have recently discovered an ingenious way to shave a significant £222 off annual energy bills. Better yet, it’s a simple trick.
Analysis by kitchen experts, Plumbworld, spotted the substantial difference in energy consumption of swapping out the traditional oven for the more efficient microwave for daily cooking tasks.
Energy-saving experts are now championing switching to using a microwave as a practical and simple way to cut down on your energy bills.
The change helped people save cash without compromising on the quality and efficiency of their meal preparation. With the average electric oven consuming between 2.0 to 2.2 kWh per hour, compared to the microwave’s modest 0.6 to 0.7 kWh, the potential for savings is immense.
Considering the current electricity price hovering around 28p per kWh, the impact on your energy bill is not just noticeable but truly significant. The contrast in energy consumption between ovens and microwaves opens up a wealth of benefits beyond mere cost savings.
The microwave’s energy use also translates into a more eco-friendly option for daily cooking. So not only does it help your pocket, but it can promote your sustainability goals.
It also offers a level of convenience a traditional oven cannot. The rapid cooking times and ease of use mean that meals can be prepared and served much quicker, which is essential for busy households.
The efficiency doesn’t sacrifice your quality of food either, with plenty of tasty options available in the microwave. So, for anyone looking to make the swap, it’s best to start checking which tasks can be transitioned to microwave cooking.
As we continue to navigate through times of economic uncertainty, embracing such energy-saving strategies can really aid the monthly budget. By substituting oven usage with a microwave for around 1.5 hours daily, households can see a daily energy cost saving of £0.61. This equates to an impressive annual saving of £222.29.
Eleanor Potter, Head of Strategic Sourcing at Plumbworld, said: “By opting for the microwave over traditional ovens, households can see a noticeable decrease in their energy bills. It’s a simple yet effective way to manage consumption and household costs more effectively.”
