Summer energy appliances costing you £200 more on your bills!

Just because the temperatures are rising this summer, doesn’t mean you energy bill has to! Whilst our radiators remain off during the summer months, your energy bill may actually cost more as a result of energy-hungry summer appliances. These could be adding an extra £200 to your bill! In this article, we’ll uncover which appliances are adding up, and how to cut your costs this summer.

Summer Energy-Hungry Appliances

1. Electric Fans

Keeping an electric fan on all night may cool you down but can raise your energy bill, especially overnight! Uswitch estimates that using a desktop fan for nine hours every night costs around 63p per week, adding up to £3.78 over six weeks.

2. Electric Showers

With frequent summer showers, energy bills can spike. A 10.8kW shower, used for ten minutes daily, costs approximately £2.81 per week. For a household of four, this can total £78.68 weekly. Reducing your shower time to four minutes can save the average household £55 annually, according to the Energy Saving Trust.

3. Fridge Freezers

Fridge freezers are handy but costly for keeping food fresher for longer in the summer heat. Running a fridge freezer throughout the year can cost around £98! Turning off empty fridge freezers can save on your energy bill. For drinks, ice buckets are an affordable alternative way to enjoy a cold beverage without the costs.

4. Outdoor Lights

While outdoor lights enhance garden parties, they also consume energy. Four 60W lights on for an hour daily cost around 5p, adding up to £1.40 weekly and £18.60 over the summer.

5. Smart Speakers

Smart speakers, use around 3 watts in use and 2 watts on standby, costing an additional £2.28 annually if left plugged in constantly. Unplug them when not in use to save energy.

Additional Summer Energy Tips to Stay Cool Without Raising Your Bill

1. Create a Cooling Breeze: Place ice cubes in front of a fan.
2. Close Curtains: Keep sunlight out to prevent heating your home.
3. Unplug Tech: Gadgets on standby generate heat; unplug them to keep cool.
4. Use Natural Light: Turn off lights during the day to reduce heat.
5. Cold Water Bottles: Fill a hot water bottle with cold water to stay cool at night.

By managing your appliance usage and adopting these simple habits, you can significantly reduce your energy bills during the hot months.

Save on your summer energy bill…and all year round

You can make huge long-term savings off your energy bill with the help of government-backed grants and schemes. These save the average household £400 of their annual energy bill. You can check if you qualify in as little as 30 seconds by clicking the button below.

With the ECO4 scheme, you can get free solar panels, insulation, and an air source heat pump. These home improvements are worth over £75,000 and are installed completely free of charge for eligible households.

There are a range of government-backed grants and schemes available for UK households, including the Home Upgrade Grant, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, and the Great British Insulation Scheme.