Appliances left on standby could be draining your energy and costing over £100 a year.
'Vampire appliances' guzzle electric and are often left sitting on standby throughout the day, costing the average home £147 a year.
Since Ofgem increased the energy price cap, the average household will have an extra £693 added to their yearly bill - and £708 if they're on pre-payment.
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While nothing can be done reduce to the cost of energy per unit, people will be looking for ways to cut costs around the home. But research from British Gas found homes around the UK are spending a staggering £3.16billion annually leaving devices and appliances on standby - some £147 each year for the average household, according to BBC.
British Gas energy expert Marc Robson suggests adding devices to an extension lead that can be switched off at night - or using smart plugs.
Marc said: "There are smart plugs you can buy which will let you check everything is turned off from your phone.
"At night, or when not in use, try switching off devices at the mains rather than switching to standby, as even the standby light on a television uses energy.
"Try not to overcharge your mobile phone and laptop unnecessarily. As soon as your device is charged, try and get into the habit of unplugging it.
"Not only will this save energy but it also prolongs battery life.
"A smart meter's in-home display can help to identify how much energy is used at different times of the day, so you can see where energy is wasted."
Top vampire devices and how much they cost
- TV: £24.61
- Satellite/set-top box: £23.10
Microwave: £16.37
Games console: £12.17
Computer: £11.22
Shower: £9.80
Washing machine: £4.73
Printer: £3.81
Phone charger: £1.26
