The 'demon' appliances that are raising your energy bills - how to cut costs

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As temperatures plummet, energy bills are consuming Brits' minds and there are certain appliances which are suck up more power, even when you are not using them.With Scotland enduring freezing cold weather, many are choosing to turn on the heating despite soaring costs.

Therefore, it's good to find other ways to lower bills. Finance guru Martin Lewis recently warned homeowners over "demon" appliances that are the most expensive to run, which include tumble dryers.But the dryer is not the only electrical that is costly to run.

Known as vampire devices, these appliances are often left on standby mode when not in use and include commonly used devices like washing machines and dishwashers.Here are the appliances that are putting a dent in your energy bills and how to cut costs, even when they can't be fully turned off.While they are no doubt one of the most convenient home appliances, using a tumble dryer will cost a hefty price.

In fact, they topped consumer experts Which? list for the most expensive appliances to run, with an average annual running cost of £234.Speaking on his podcast las week, Lewis suggested that households could slash hundreds off their bills by using a dehumidifier to air-dry laundry, as they are designed to suck up moisture.Dehumidifiers cost just 7p an hour to operate, compared to the dryer's hourly run of £1.77.