HOUSEHOLDS may not know that some appliances drive up their energy bills – we explain how much it costs to run a dehumidifier.
Millions will be stabbed with energy bill walks in just a few days, with the typical household paying £2,500 per year instead of £1,971.
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Many are looking for ways to reduce their use to save money – and one solution is to use energy-hungry devices fewer.
Dehumidifiers are used to remove moisture in homes.
They can be a great way to keep your home moisture-free while drying your clothes indoors on a drying rack.
It’s because many households want to turn off their tumble dryers this winter to get a £104.52 per year bill blow – and dry their clothes with cheaper methods.
We explain how much it costs to use a dehumidifier.
How much does it cost to run a dehumidifier?
According to Which? a dehumidifier could increase your annual energy bill by nearly $30.
If you use a dehumidifier for an hour every day, it will cost you €28.52 per year. Which? estimates.
That is based on figures about how much energy will cost under the new energy price guarantee (EPG) rate.
Bills would be £3,500 under Ofgem’s energy price cap, but this has been replaced by the EPG – which will freeze bills at £2,500 a year for the typical family.
However, exactly how much you pay to run your dehumidifier depends on the model and how often you use it.
For example, a Sun reader was: Pay £550 per year to keep her dehumidifier running around the clock all year round.
How much do other home appliances cost to use?
The price of using your dishwasher will cost 27 pence per cycle from October according to Compare The Market.
That means it costs £98.55 per year if you use it once a day all year round.
How much it costs to run your TV depends on the model, but it can costs up to € 36.25 per year.
Microwaves cost up to £17.16 per year if you use it for an hour a week for a year.
How can I get help with my energy bill?
Energy suppliers offer support to those who are struggling to pay their bills.
Those with Universal Credit and older legacy benefits can: receive over £3,000 in billing support.
There are plenty of energy subsidies and schemes to help you when you’re struggling.
British Gas recently confirmed it will pay its most vulnerable customers grants worth £750 to help with skyrocketing bills.
Ask your supplier what the offer is and how to sign up, or look here:
Payments for the £150 Warm Home discount The scheme is likely to come into effect from December.
If you are in debt, there are plenty of services you can take advantage of and they offer free and friendly advice on how to manage debt.
Most of them can provide you with free in-person, telephone, or online help.
They can also help you take the next steps if needed a debt management plan (DMP) to deal with your debt or an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA). These are arrangements for managing multiple debts.