These small yet common appliances use more electricity than people may expect

Brits are being warned that an item found in nearly every kitchen across the UK could be quietly bumping up energy bills , particularly when the temperature outside drops. While boiling the kettle might seem harmless enough, those frequent brews throughout the day can sneakily pile the pounds onto your monthly energy statement.

This standard device has recently been flagged as one of the biggest energy guzzlers in a warning issued by consumer champion Which? It earned its spot high on the list alongside other 'vampire' appliances, including washing machines, tumble dryers, irons and vacuum cleaners.

The graphic, posted online, showed the watts (W) of electricity consumed within a single hour. A typical k

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