Think you’ve got your electricity bills under control? If you’ve fallen for any of these common UK electricity myths, you might be letting money slip through the sockets. Time to zap the nonsense with facts, laughs, and a little Yorkshire common sense...
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Devices left on standby still draw power—TVs, routers, chargers—they can eat into your bill. UK households waste around £55 annually this way. Turn things off at the socket!
Electricity costs about three times more than gas per unit. Use plug-in heaters only for small, short-term heating—not to replace central heating.
Smart meters show usage but don’t save energy themselves—you have to act on the data. That's where we come in: we help find and fix issues behind the scenes.
With LEDs, switching them off actually saves energy. So flick them off when you leave the room—simple and effective.
Cheap LEDs may flicker or degrade quicker and consume more power than advertised. Stick to reputable, certified brands for quality and savings.
Older fuse boxes may lack modern safety features like RCDs. Upgrading your panel ensures you’re protected from newer faults.
Not unless you're funding energy companies—you’ll save more using timers and thermostats to heat only when needed.
Need help spotting energy leaks? Call 07837 184 672 — your friendly Bradford sparkies will sort it.
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