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Off peak electricity times: How to save money in 2025
By Joseph Mullane, Amy Reeves last updated
Maximise savings by shifting your energy use to off-peak hours and make the most of time-of-use tariffs

Electrical sockets explained: Understanding the power in your home
By Melanie Griffiths last updated
We explain the parts and elements of an electrical socket

How much electricity does a kettle use? The cost of making a cup of tea
By Joseph Mullane last updated
Boiling down the costs of using your kettle and how you can save on your energy bill

What are consumer unit replacement costs? Expert insight on how much you can expect to pay
By Steve Jenkins published
When it’s time to update your electrics, you’ll need to know how much to budget for consumer unit replacement costs. Find out more in this guide

How to claim compensation from the National Grid for power cuts during recent storms
By Joseph Mullane published
You can claim up to £2,000 in compensation from the Guaranteed Standards of Performance scheme for power cuts

How to install downlights: An expert step-by-step guide
By Steve Jenkins published
Need to know how to install downlights? Here you’ll get pro pointers on the tools and techniques you need to use to DIY it

Top 10 household appliances that use the most electricity revealed — the results might surprise you
By Joseph Mullane published
With millions facing concerns over rising energy costs, Utilita Energy has unveiled a new tool to help you with the running cost of many household appliances

Can I install a dimmer on any type of light? Here's an electrician's advice
By Steve Jenkins published
Do you want to know the answer to Can I install a dimmer on any type of light? Then you’ve come to the right place

Gabriel Agbonlahor claims he received a £37,000 gas and electricity bill over the last 16 months
By Joseph Mullane published
The former Aston Villa star said he was angry with the huge bill and it had put him "back on the booze" breaking his Dry January pledge

Renovators find themselves without power after neighbour turns off supply and refuses to turn it back on
By Joseph Mullane published
The couple was shocked when the person they sold their former house to immediately blocked off all electrical supply to their new home, which they now claim can't even be sold
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