Appliances

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 birmingham hockley ratinfestation midlandheart tenants housing rodents repairs safety appliances

Chloe Adams, a 20-year-old mother from Birmingham, has spoken out about the ongoing rat infestation in her Hockley home, describing the experience as a “constant nightmare.” For over a year, Chloe and her family … Read More

Sunday, March 22, 2026 energy laundry washingmachine savings household appliances heatingoil cost efficiency est

UK households are being urged to rethink their laundry routines as simple habits quietly drive up energy bills. Washing machines alone account for around 14 percent of the average household’s energy consumption. The Energy … Read More

Sunday, March 1, 2026 ofgem energysaving ukhouseholds costofliving smartmeter insulation energyefficiency heating appliances draughtproofing

Ofgem, the UK’s energy regulator, has issued a practical guide featuring 10 simple yet effective habits to help households reduce their energy consumption and save money on bills. Sharing this advice on X (formerly Twitter), … Read More

Thursday, November 20, 2025 energy savings phantomload standby appliances bills uk consumption efficiency households

UK households are losing up to £630 each year due to ‘phantom load’ appliances—devices that continue to consume electricity even when turned off or on standby. Energy savings specialists are urging homeowners to unplug such … Read More

Sunday, November 2, 2025 e.on energyfund appliances financialaid energybills energyefficiency grants customersupport debtrelief utilityproviders

E.ON has introduced the Next Energy Fund to support customers facing financial difficulties, including those with Sainsbury’s Energy accounts. The fund aims to ease the burden of rising energy costs by offering two main … Read More