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Important Message
Some high power appliances (like a kettle) are only in use for a short time, so don’t cost too much overall – especially if you only boil as much water as you need at any time.
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Some low power appliances (like a fridge) are turned on all the time, so the running costs can add up – but we need to use them to keep food safe!
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But look out for some of those high power appliances and make sure you’re not wasting electricity. You and your family might find this website can help to spot them.