The cost of living has had an impact on all of us, with household bills and the cost of everyday essentials skyrocketing. This has led many of us to search for ways that we can save some money and reduce the financial strain. Here are 10 money saving gadgets that pay for themselves!
Google Nest Smart Thermostat
As energy bills hit our pockets, why not consider a smart thermostat to help you save some money? The Google Nest Smart Thermostat is self-programming, quickly learning about you and your home. It uses sensors and algorithms to be able to detect when you are out of the house and when you arrive back home. It will automatically lower your heating when you’re away from home, and then returns to your normal heating schedule once you arrive back home. This prevents you from heating an empty home, and using up energy unnecessarily. The Google Nest also encourages you to save energy, providing you with regular energy reports and tips on how to reduce your usage.
WIZ CONNECTED A60 Full Colour Smart Light Bulb
It’s not something we really think about, but light bulbs are some of the most used items in our homes. This is why we should make sure we are using the most energy-efficient option. The WIZ CONNECTED A60 Full Colour Smart Light Bulb is an LED lightbulb, which is much more efficient than an incandescent bulb. You can control these bulbs through a smartphone app, which allows you to schedule lights to go on and off automatically. These bulbs are also dimmable and colour-changing, with 16 million colours to choose from! And the app provides daily and weekly energy consumption reports, allowing you to monitor your usage.
Tower T17072 Vortx Vizion Digital Air Fryer
Air fryers have proven to be extremely popular in recent months. Not only do they provide a simple and healthier way of cooking, they are one of the best money saving gadgets too! This Tower T17072 Vortx Vizion Digital Air Fryer can save you up to 50% on your energy bill. This is because air fryers use less power than traditional ovens. It’s also quicker, cooking chips in just 15 minutes, and its 7 litre capacity makes this air fryer ideal for families. Plus the digital controls and 7 pre-set cooking programmes make it very simple to use.
OHMAX Smart Plugs
We all know that we should switch off appliances at the wall when they aren’t in use, or before we go to bed. But how many of us actually do this? Many items around the house are left on standby which uses up energy. The OHMAX Smart Plug helps solve this issue. You can control these smart plugs through a smartphone app, allowing to switch them on and off wherever you are. Or you can use voice control through Alexa or Google Home. The app also provides real-time reports on your energy consumption, and the schedule/timer function can set your plugs to automatically power on and off. If you want to maximise your savings, you can buy multiple smart plugs and use the group control option to control all of them in one tap.
Mira Nectar Eco Shower Handset
Your water bill is another aspect to consider when it comes to saving money at home. The Mira Nectar Eco Shower Handset saves up to 85% more water than a traditional showerhead, whilst still providing powerful performance. This means savings on your water bill which can really add up over time. And this showerhead is compatible with all mixer showers, with 4 powerful spray modes to give you a great shower every time.
3 Tier Heated Clothes Airer
If you’re looking for a cost-efficient way to dry your clothes when the weather outdoors isn’t suitable, try a heated airer! This 3 Tier Heated Clothes Airer uses significantly less energy than a tumble dryer, costing just 10.1p per hour to run. It requires just 300W of power to heat up and dry a full load of washing, and it is quick to dry thanks to its heated bars. This means you won’t have to resort to turning on your heating just to dry your clothes. If you do want a tumble dryer, check out our blog on the top 5 energy efficient tumble dryers.
Morphy Richards 461021 6.5L Easy Time Slow Cooker
Slow cookers are one of the most energy-efficient kitchen appliances. Although they take longer to cook a meal, they use up less energy than conventional ovens. According to data, slow cookers cost 16p a day to run, which is less than half the price of a gas or electric cooker. This Morphy Richards 461021 6.5L Easy Time Slow Cooker is a great option. It is super simple to use, just turn the dial to the number of hours you want your meal to cook for, and the slow cooker will take care of the rest. It also has an Auto Keep Warm function which will keep your food warm for 2 hours until you’re ready.
Fleece Electric Heated Throw
Electric blankets are a great way to keep cosy during the colder months. This is especially true as energy bills are through the roof. Instead of heating your whole house, why not just heat yourself? This Cosi Home Luxury Heated Throw is made from fluffy micro-fleece fabric, perfect for keeping you warm. It has a running cost as low as 4p per hour, and 9 adjustable heat settings providing you with complete temperature control.
Russell Hobbs Inspire Black Kettle
If you or anyone in your household is a tea or coffee drinkers, it’s likely that your kettle is on and off multiple times a day. So why not opt for an energy efficient kettle? This Russell Hobbs Inspire Black Kettle is one of the best money saving gadgets. It can boil one cup in just 45 seconds, and saves up to 66% of energy. And it has an easy-view water window and a removable filter for easy cleaning.
De Vielle Eco Chimney Heat Saving Inflatable Balloon
If you have a chimney in your home, leaving it uncovered will let in cold air. In fact, an average of 80 cubic metres can travel up a chimney shaft per hour, causing cold draughts around the home. To keep in the heat and reduce your energy bill, consider this De Vielle Eco Chimney Heat Saving Inflatable Balloon. Simply inflate the chimney draught excluder to form a highly effective barrier within your chimney flue. As well as reducing downdrafts and updrafts, balloons dampen outdoor noise and prevent soot, dirt, and bird mess coming down your chimney.
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