Cost of Living
With energy prices soaring and everyone counting pennies, Stellisons are here to help you find the most efficient products at the best prices so you can save money on your energy bills.
Changing from a C rated tumble dryer to an A+++ could save you £5340 over the lifetime of your appliance showing that a small change can make a big difference to your wallet.
The savings are calculated based off of the average lifetime energy savings for an 8KG machine, 260 cycles per year and a lifespan of 13 years. The electricity costs are based at 34p per kWh and an annual tariff increase of 4.92%. Data provided by youreko.
Look at the below tips to see how you can save energy & click to see our most efficient products in each category.
Washing Machines
Many new washing machines have built-in technology that automatically adjusts the resources they use, based on whether they are holding a half, quarter or full load. It could save you £57 a year on energy, water and detergent - check your instruction manual to find out if your washing machine can help you save money if you don't always fill the drum.
Tumble Dryers
Heat pump dryers are far more efficient than condensers and can save you over £130 a year in running costs, despite the marginal extra cost. While they are a great time-saver, tumble dryers are quite expensive to run, however, so combining air drying with using your dryer is the best way to keep costs down.
Dishwashers
Filling your dishwasher all the way uses 111 litres of water less than washing dishes by hand on average, and over a year can save you over £46. Regularly cleaning your dishwasher's filter and spray arms with warm water can also save you money by reducing the need to replace them - it could cost you £100 to buy new ones and have them fitted.
Induction Hobs
Your hob can cook food with less energy than an oven, so some meals can be prepared for on a hob, such as a small roast, to save money. Food will cook more quickly and efficiently if you cut it into smaller pieces, and if you use the correct size pan with only as much water as you need, you can save up to 20% energy on everything you cook on the hob. Don't forget to put a lid on while cooking, to conserve heat in the pot and reduce the energy needed to keep it heated.
Refrigeration
Making the most of your fridge will help you save money by combatting food waste. Minimising opening your door will keep the temperature down, and using easy-access shelves will ensure you avoid forgetting items in the back of the fridge. These habits will extend the lifetime of your food, reducing how much ends up in the bin. New fridge technology can help this even more, for example making use of salad bins with moisture control, or using a screen to see into your fridge without having to open the door, meaning you save those precious extra pennies by maintaining freshness in your fridge.
Microwaves & Air Fryers
Combi microwaves with built-in convection ovens can cost you just 48p to cook a roast chicken, compared to 71p in the oven. Furthermore, standard microwaves can save £1 on cooking a baked potato compared to using your oven - microwaves tend to use less energy, so make the most of them.
Air Fryers also heat up a smaller space than an oven, and will use less energy as a result. You can bake brownies, biscuits and other sweet treats, or cook fried chicken quickly and more healthily, for half the price of an electric, fan-assisted oven with an air fryer.
Cost of Living
With energy prices soaring and everyone counting pennies, Stellisons are here to help you find the most efficient products at the best prices so you can save money on your energy bills.
Changing from a C rated tumble dryer to an A+++ could save you £5340 over the lifetime of your appliance showing that a small change can make a big difference to your wallet.
The savings are calculated based off of the average lifetime energy savings for an 8KG machine, 260 cycles per year and a lifespan of 13 years. The electricity costs are based at 34p per kWh and an annual tariff increase of 4.92%. Data provided by youreko.
Look at the below tips to see how you can save energy & click to see our most efficient products in each category.
Washing Machines
Many new washing machines have built-in technology that automatically adjusts the resources they use, based on whether they are holding a half, quarter or full load. It could save you £57 a year on energy, water and detergent - check your instruction manual to find out if your washing machine can help you save money if you don't always fill the drum.
Tumble Dryers
Heat pump dryers are far more efficient than condensers and can save you over £130 a year in running costs, despite the marginal extra cost. While they are a great time-saver, tumble dryers are quite expensive to run, however, so combining air drying with using your dryer is the best way to keep costs down.
Dishwashers
Filling your dishwasher all the way uses 111 litres of water less than washing dishes by hand on average, and over a year can save you over £46. Regularly cleaning your dishwasher's filter and spray arms with warm water can also save you money by reducing the need to replace them - it could cost you £100 to buy new ones and have them fitted.
Induction Hobs
Your hob can cook food with less energy than an oven, so some meals can be prepared for on a hob, such as a small roast, to save money. Food will cook more quickly and efficiently if you cut it into smaller pieces, and if you use the correct size pan with only as much water as you need, you can save up to 20% energy on everything you cook on the hob. Don't forget to put a lid on while cooking, to conserve heat in the pot and reduce the energy needed to keep it heated.
Refrigeration
Making the most of your fridge will help you save money by combatting food waste. Minimising opening your door will keep the temperature down, and using easy-access shelves will ensure you avoid forgetting items in the back of the fridge. These habits will extend the lifetime of your food, reducing how much ends up in the bin. New fridge technology can help this even more, for example making use of salad bins with moisture control, or using a screen to see into your fridge without having to open the door, meaning you save those precious extra pennies by maintaining freshness in your fridge.
Microwaves & Air Fryers
Combi microwaves with built-in convection ovens can cost you just 48p to cook a roast chicken, compared to 71p in the oven. Furthermore, standard microwaves can save £1 on cooking a baked potato compared to using your oven - microwaves tend to use less energy, so make the most of them.
Air Fryers also heat up a smaller space than an oven, and will use less energy as a result. You can bake brownies, biscuits and other sweet treats, or cook fried chicken quickly and more healthily, for half the price of an electric, fan-assisted oven with an air fryer.
