Households left baffled over working prices of on a regular basis electrical objects

A survey of 2,000 energy account holders revealed that a whopping 42% are clueless about the running costs of high-power everyday use electrical items like showers, washing machines and tumble dryers. Shockingly, 75% confessed they’re not confident they know the rough daily costs, while a mere 22% believe they could identify the annual spend.

Alarmingly, 16% admitted their knowledge of energy efficient practices hasn’t improved since costs started to rise, due to a lack of awareness of any advice or information (15%). Despite this, 35% confessed they still don’t unplug items, and simply leave them on standby, regardless of the associated costs.

Energy efficiency experts, Utilita Energy, commissioned the research to mark the launch of its Power Price List – a comprehensive list of 76 commonly used household appliances and electricals, showing how much each one costs to run per minute, average use, cycle, or when left on standby. The list reveals that washing machines typically cost 21p per cycle, tumble dryers 53p and an electric shower 34p.

Bill Bullen, the company’s founder and CEO, stated: “We have a crucial window of opportunity between now and winter to educate households on how much items cost to run, and where worthwhile potential savings of up to 20 per cent can be unlocked. Experts are dishing out the dosh-saving deets to help you combat this winter’s chill without breaking the bank. They’ve got all the tricks up their sleeves: “Every penny matters as we head into the colder months, and our research reveals that millions of households would be better off knowing what electrical items cost to run, and where worthwhile savings can be made.”

“We expect the Power Price List is the missing part of the jigsaw for consumers, and that it will hopefully give households the grounds for real change. Habits such as leaving items on standby and lighting unoccupied rooms all add up, and savings from simple changes such as swapping an oven for an air fryer or slow cooker can cover the cost of heating a home for a fortnight.”

A whopping 61% of folk have clocked more tips on energy sussing since the 2021 global energy crisis kicked off. And believe it or not, 84% of peeps think that anyone giving out advice on shaving those bills should be proper qualified.

Wheeling in the stats from a poll conducted by OnePoll.com, they found that bucket loads that’s 74% have taken these shiny new ideas back to their own pads. It’s all about quick showers (kudos to the 37% setting a four-minute timer), pulling the plug on unused gadgets (a savvy move by 71%), and keeping their digs cosy at a nippy 18-21 degrees Celsius (77%).

Tell you what, it’s working a treat, with 60% saying they’ve seen their energy bills plunge. Half of the gang say pocketing a few extra quid is the top reason they’re getting jiggy with being energy-wise. Additionally, 58% of individuals are motivated by financial incentives to adopt energy-efficient habits.

Ella Jones, Utilita’s sustainability manager, stated: “The Power Price list has been built by a team of the UK’s leading energy efficiency experts over a two-year period, and will be updated every three months to reflect the latest price cap data. We will be actively tracking how many consumers use the resource and feedback will allow us to expand and develop it over time.”