Pensioners urged to unplug 6 devices before Winter Fuel Payment cut

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Pensioners urged to unplug 6 devices before Winter Fuel Payment cut
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It is important to keep costs down and that includes keeping an eye on the appliances you leave on standby throughout the day

As energy bills continue to rise, everyone is doing their utmost to keep costs down, and this is particularly crucial for state pensioners.

Games Consoles Unsurprisingly, games consoles and TVs are the worst culprits, adding a significant amount to your energy bills by year's end. The seven most expensive appliances to leave on standby include Xbox and PlayStation . While this may seem negligible, it adds up to approximately 3p daily, or £11 over the course of a year.

However, if your TV isn't switched off at the wall, you're likely incurring costs throughout the year, even when you're not watching. Utilita indicates that a TV typically uses £23 worth of energy per annum. Similar to gaming consoles, a TV on standby consumes 10 watts. Printers Our printers often remain hidden and forgotten, unless required for a specific task. However, when not in use, it might be beneficial to unplug it, as it ranks third in standby costs.

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