With the cost of electricity gas and oil all rising phenomenally fast, the country is bracing itself for a winter of exceptionally high energy bills.
Read more: Expert Conor Pope shares how to save €1,000 a year on energy bills by making one small changeThe first culprit is an electric shower. In a four-person household where each person takes a ten-minute shower, this costs on average 0.25 cent per person and uses 150 litres of water per shower, the cost adds up to €365 per year.The next most expensive appliance to run is the tumble dryer. The actual energy usage and cost of using your dryer will depend on what energy rating it has.
According to Bonkers.ie it currently costs €0.46 per day for a dishwasher cycle, which works out at €168 per year.