Energy firm Utilita has revealed that UK households could save £139 annually by unplugging three ‘vampire’ kitchen appliances. The company’s Power List shows the annual cost of running household appliances.
Utilita’s Power Price list allows users to select a room and find out the cost of running each appliance. This information can help households reduce usage and start saving money.
The warning comes ahead of the new energy price cap on October 1. Reviewed every three months by Ofgem, the energy price cap sets a limit on how much can be charged per unit of gas and electricity.
Their findings show that a toaster costs 10p per use or £38 a year, a microwave costs £17.75 per year, and a kettle sets households back by £83 a year. By unplugging these three energy-consuming items, households could save £139 a year.
From October 1, 2024, a typical household will see their energy costs rise to £1,717 per year. However, the actual amount paid will depend on energy usage, according to Birmingham Live, reports the Manchester Evening News.
The Standing Charge Levelisation, introduced on April 1, 2024, ensures that Pay As You Go and Direct Debit customers pay the same standing charge. Direct Debit customers are now paying an average of £10 more annually due to the Levelisation allowance, whereas Pay As You Go customers are seeing a reduction, typically saving £49 per year, or £52 when including VAT.
Energy supplier Utilita has promised its customers will face no standing charges, declaring: “Our tariffs have two unit rates (three for economy 7), but none of them have a standing charge So if you don’t use any energy, you won’t pay a penny – nice!”