Save Money this Winter

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Save Money this Winter Lower Your Appliance Bills

At this time of year, our energy bills can take a hit. Heat and light costs are unavoidable, but what about your appliances? Find out how you can save money this winter.

UK households use around

The average household energy bill has increased

£3.4 billion

by

of electricity every year

88% since 2004

Energy costs are the fastest rising component of household bills

just on washing/drying clothes, cleaning the dishes and cooling/freezing food

What Could We Save? Choose energy efficient appliances and save over

SAVE

SAVE

£35

up to

up to on Washing Machines

A++

A+++

A+

£250 per year

£40 on

Dishwashers

SAVE

SAVE

£85

£100

up to on Fridge Freezers

up to on Tumble Dryers

Follow energy labels

Appliances are rated from A-G, but some can have A+ to A+++

A

Dishwashers: A+, A++, A+++

B C

Washing Machines: A, A+, A++, A+++ D

Fridge Freezers: A+, A++, A+++ Tumble Dryers: D, C, B, A. A+, A++, A+++

Energy Saving Tips Fridge Freezer Don’t store anything on the top of your fridge freezer Keep your fridge freezer at the optimum temperature. For the fridge this is 3-5° and the freezer -18°. Keep your fridge freezer full, switch to No Frost technology and save up to £62 a year Dishwasher • Use the economy or eco programme • Don’t put your dishwasher on until it’s full • Pick a size that suits your needs – full-size dishwashers are the most energy and water efficient Tumble Dryer • Only dry a full load and dry similar fabrics together • Don’t use timed cycles • Stop the cycle when the clothes are dry rather than when they are hot

Wash at and save around Washing Machine

Clean filters after each use

£9 a year.

• Always wash a full load • Wash less often if you can – hang clothes up to air if you have only worn them once and they’re not dirty • Select a model with the correct drum size for your family

Choose new appliances wisely

• Choose an appliance with a good energy label rating such as A++ or A+++ • Why not check out the Siemens extraKlasse range? It’s handpicked and exclusive to Euronics! • Siemens extraKlasse appliances are quiet, spacious and energy efficient • They even come with a 5 year warranty for parts and labour, giving you that extra peace of mind Sources Please see our blog post for sources – http://lifestyle.euronics.co.uk/save-money-winter-infographic/ Read more about Siemens extraKlasse here: www.euronics.co.uk/brands/siemens

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