Five household items to switch off for savings

We all want to save a bit of cash, especially when it comes to those pesky energy bills.

Energy experts Utilita have highlighted five household items where you could save hundreds of pounds by simply switching them off.

1. Tumble dryer

Using a tumble dryer can set you back around £55 a year.

Instead, try air-drying your laundry. It’s a bit old school but it works wonders – you can’t beat the scent of fresh air on clean clothes!

2. Thermostat

Turning down your thermostat by just 1C could save you £136.

It’s a simple change that could keep your wallet happy while still keeping you warm.

Who knew a tiny adjustment could make such a difference?

3. Vampire appliances

Next up are those sneaky vampire appliances.

You know, the ones that guzzle energy while sitting idle? They could be draining £47 from your bank account.

Unplug or switch them off when not in use.

4. Lightbulbs

Switching to energy-efficient LED lightbulbs can save you £22.

They last longer and use less energy. A win-win!

5. Washing loads

If you can reduce your washing loads by half, you could save £8.

Always wait until you have a full load before hitting that start button.

Small changes soon add up

Utilita's energy high five campaign highlights these tips, based on research from thousands of households.

They found that as many as 40% of households are missing out on at least three of these easy savings.

Making these small changes can add up to a whopping £565 overall.

So, why not give these tips a try?

Not only will you save money, but you’ll also be doing your bit for the planet.

It’s all about those little wins during tough times.