Eight energy myths that aren’t saving you ANYTHING on your bills

HOUSEHOLDS are searching for ways to cut their energy spending but some tricks won't actually save you any money.

Don't waste time on energy saving tips that won't reduce your bills - and could even end up costing you more.

Energy bills rocketed by around £700 a year last month, taking the annual cost for the average household to £1,971.

The energy price cap is expected to rise even further in October.

That means households are looking for ways to lower their gas and electricity usage.

But some common tips and hints don't actually help you to reduce your bills.

Remember that the amount of energy appliances use depends on a number of factors, including your tariff and how efficient they are.

We've rounded up nine energy saving myths and explained why they won't help your bank balance after all.

Myth 1 - Washing up by hand is cheaper than the dishwasher

You might think that a dishwasher will use more energy than washing up in the sink because it uses electricity.

But it's actually often cheaper than washing your pots and pans by hand.

That's because heating up water uses energy.

However, it does depend on your washing up methods and how much  hot water you use.

For example, some people leave the tap running throughout while others just fill up the sink.

As long as you only put your dishwasher on once it's fully loaded, it should be cheaper than washing up in the sink.