How switching your electrical appliances could cut your energy bills by £100

SWITCHING your electrical appliances for more energy efficient models could save you more than £100 a year.

If you're thinking about replacing household goods such as your fridge or tumble dryer, make sure you check how much energy it uses.

According to research by Which? the most energy efficient appliances are £100 a year cheaper to run.

The annual cost of running energy efficient appliances has gone up by £41.

In comparison, the price hike for less efficient fridge-freezers, tumble dryers washing machines and dishwashers is £138 in total – from £414 to £552.

If you're struggling financially, you might not be in a position to switch all of your appliances to more efficient alternatives.

In that case, you could save money by making sure they're fully switched off when they're not in use.

But if you are in the market for a new fridge-freezer or tumble dryer, for example, you could save money by getting one that uses less electricity.

Bear in mind that energy efficient appliances might be more expensive up front.

You should work out whether they will help you to save money in the long-term.

How can I find out how energy efficient my electrical appliances are?

When you’re buying a new appliance for your home, look out for its energy label.

That will tell you how much energy it uses compared to similar appliances.

The labels are based on a scale of A to G, with A being the most efficent and G the Least.

Products are also catagorised by their size, so two different sized appliances with the same energy rating might use different amounts of electricity.