Food expert Kate Hall has advised that households could save up to £100 a year on energy bills by using a simple £10 to £20 gadget. Speaking on BBC Morning Live, she explained that many freezers are set too cold, wasting electricity.
Hall recommended buying a freezer thermometer, which costs as little as £3 or £4, to check the temperature. The ideal setting is -18°C; if it is colder than -22°C, energy is being wasted unnecessarily.
This advice echoes guidance from financial expert Martin Lewis, who has previously urged people to adjust their fridge and freezer settings. He stated that fridges should be at 5°C and freezers at -18°C, as per Food Standards Agency recommendations.
Lewis also highlighted other energy-saving tips, such as lowering hot water temperature to 55°C, turning off radiators in unused rooms, and using low-energy settings on televisions. A £15 insulation jacket for a hot water tank could save £50-60 a year.
