Britons are adding up to £205 a year to their energy bills, according to Uswitch, due to their bad energy habits.
Some of the most costly habits include leaving lights on, running washing machines at 40C or more, and using the tumble dryer when it’s not full.
While these habits may seem inconsequential, they can quickly add hundreds of pounds to your energy bills.
One of the most common bad energy habits takes place when you’re making a cup of tea.
In the UK, 10 million cups of tea are drunk every day, according to the Tea Census, so it’s hardly surprising that 61 percent of Britons claim they fill their kettles with more water than they need when making a cuppa.
And with almost a quarter of Britons claiming they drink five to six cups of tea or more every day, it’s not surprising that the price of this bad habit adds up.
In fact, Britons are adding £39.62 to the average £84-a-year cost of making a cup of tea if they overfill their kettles by half every time.
Simply getting into the habit of taking a second to consider how much water is actually needed when you boil the kettle could save you almost £40 per year.
Britons can also save money on their energy bills by descaling their kitchen appliances such as their kettles.
The experts at Grant Store claimed “promptly” descaling kettles after they’re used could result in “noticeable” energy savings.
They said: “Even small appliances like kettles contribute to overall energy use. Using kettles with low minimum-fill lines and promptly descaling them can result in noticeable energy savings.
“Boiling only the needed water aligns with efforts to reduce energy waste in daily activities. These small adjustments collectively contribute to a more sustainable and cost-effective lifestyle.”
Ben Gallizzi, energy expert at Uswitch.com, added: “We’ve all been guilty at times of leaving the lights on or overfilling the kettle, but it’s important to remember that these habits can all add hundreds of pounds a year to our bills.
“Bills are higher this winter than they were last year, but there are a lot of ways households can cut their energy use.
“Saving money might be as simple as using the eco mode on your white goods and making sure you only run them when full.”
