- The sales of many energy-saving gadgets have soared as consumers strive to lower gas consumption.
- These appliances making a significant comeback now were household staples for our grandparents.
The steady climb in the cost of living and energy bills has impacted a lot of Britons’ households resulting in many families tilting towards forgotten technologies and energy-saving household appliances. These appliances include; pressure cookers, electric blankets, thermal underwear, hot water bottles, insulated flasks, heated blankets, etc. According to retailers, these appliances, now making a significant comeback, were household staples for our grandparents. This transition, however, is a more feasible way for Britons to lower their energy bills.
Pressure cookers were a kitchen staple for previous generations. It uses heat, steam and high pressure to tenderise cuts of meat and can cook meals faster than an oven or a hob. The introduction of microwaves made pressure cookers lose popularity due to their safety risks. However, These concerns generally don’t apply today because modern pressure cookers are now automated, far easier, and safer to use. In a statement, The Jonh Lewis spokesman said: “The cooking method often used by our parents and grandparents to tenderise cheaper cuts of meat is once again popular as thrifty, time-poor cooks rediscover the time and fuel-saving benefits of these marvellous machines.” John Lewis reported that its sales of pressure cookers have risen by 110 per cent and its slow cooker purchases by a staggering 262 per cent.
Energy regulator Ofgem, from 1st October, raised the price cap on energy bills to an eye-watering £2,500 a year, up from £1,971 a year. The energy bills were projected to rise by a staggering £3,549 by the end of the year before the intervention of Prime Minister Liz Truss. Also, the sales of many energy-saving gadgets have soared as consumers strive to lower gas consumption. However, experts have warned that Britons are now making less sustainable and environmentally friendly choices with the rise in energy bills.