UK's Cost of Living crisis expert advises turning off "vampire devices" to save energy.

In the UK's Cost of Living crisis, appliance expert Ian Palmer-Smith advises households to turn off or unplug "vampire devices" like washing machines, dishwashers, TVs when not in use, as they consume energy even on standby. Energy-saving plugs in hard-to-reach areas are a useful alternative. Fridges and freezers, with 12% of a household's energy bill, should not be turned off or unplugged before a holiday to prevent defrosting and smell issues.