Alert as house appliance could 'quietly cost' up to £500 extra per year

Alert as house appliance could 'quietly cost' up to £500 extra per year View 3 Images

Families could be throwing away hundreds of pounds a year because of an outdated appliance that is overstaying its welcome in millions of properties across the country. As colder conditions begin to settle across the nation and temperatures start to drop, most households will be firing up their heating systems - potentially burning precious cash in the process .

The energy regulator Ofgem has confirmed that the UK's price cap will rise to £1,755 annually for typical households from October 1 through to December 31, 2025. This marks a 2% hike —roughly £35 per year more— compared to the previous quarter's ceiling of £1,720.

This forecast suggests a small drop in January 2026, though the actual p