Efficient gadgets to help you save money on your energy bill

This versatile and popular Ninja Air Fryer MAX AF160UK offers a family-size capacity and six cooking functions, including Air Fry, Max Crisp, Bake, Roast, Reheat, and Dehydrate. With Max Crisp Technology, cook from frozen and get extra crispy results. It cooks up to 50 per cent faster than a fan oven, making it efficient and saving on energy use. Produce delicious, healthier meals with up to 75 per cent less fat. The non-stick design facilitates easy cooking and cleaning.

Customer review: "My Ninja model is excellent. So easy to use and cooks food evenly and very quickly. I’m looking forward to baking scones and a cake. Looks good on the worktop and doesn’t take up much room. I’m going to cook a chicken today. It will be well used and saves me turning on my large oven."

"Run your home from your hand". Turn on a fan by asking Alexa with this clever smart plug. And that's just one of hundreds of uses for this plug and accompanying app. The Tapo Smart Plug works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for voice control prompts. Also, it's compatible with any Wi-Fi router without the need for a separate hub. Control devices connected to the smart plug wherever you use the free Tapo app on your phone. Schedule the smart plug to automatically power electronics on and off as needed. Also, you can share management permissions with family members for multiple control.

Customer review: "I have about six of these controlling table lamps and various devices around the house that have sockets that are too awkward to get at. Easy to set up and use and integrate well with Alexa."

A three-pack of Energizer Energy Saving Light Bulbs offers long-term daylight illumination at a great price. Incredibly, these 13.2W bulbs emit the equivalent light of a 100W bulb. Because they use significantly less power, you'll see the saving. Suitable for standard bayonet cap fixtures.

Customer review: "I work from home and I bought this to replace the yellow-hue light in my home office as I was finding that I was getting headaches, especially with the days getting shorter and gloomier. One thing to note is that this is a very bright white light, probably not suitable for everyday living areas, however it was just what I wanted as it is very similar to bright daylight, so my office now is must brighter and I am getting fewer headaches and finding that I am more alert. Would definitely recommend for office settings."

Challenge 2kW Ceramic Fan Heater is a good choice for a budget heater, which is energy efficient. Suitable for room size up to 10m², this appliance has three settings, a safety cut-out switch, a cool air feature and a 1.8m cord.

Customer review: "Although it looks small, this little heater soon warms a room up. I use it to take the chill off whilst I am waiting for the central heating to come on."

The Google Nest Learning Thermostat saves you energy by learning your preferences and adjusting temperatures accordingly. It controls 60 per cent of energy bills, employing features like Auto-Schedule, Home/Away Assist, and Hot Water control. Utilising OpenTherm technology, it modulates high-efficiency boilers, and with Farsight, displays information when it detects you're nearby. The thermostat, best installed by a Nest Pro, can integrate with Nest Protect to enhance home safety by turning off the boiler in case of carbon monoxide detection.

Customer review: "The best looking smart thermostat on the market coupled with excellent integration with the other Nest products make this stat an essential piece of kit. There is also the misconception that smart stats are complicated but the Nest stat is simple to use. Can’t believe I waited this long to get one."

Enjoy a superior shower experience with the StoneStream Shower Head. The mineral stones can improve water hardness by up to 60 per cent. With three settings – jetting, rainfall and massage – you can enjoy water flow that feels nicer on your skin. Additionally, the laser-cut mini spray holes increase water velocity by up to 200 per cent whilst cutting water consumption by 35 per cent. The shower head can be wall mounted or hand-held. The Eco Stop button on the shower head allows you to instantly stop the water flow without the need to turn off the tap or power control.

Customer review: "The flow of water from it whilst showering with three different water flow settings is astonishing compared to our previous standard shower head. The impact of the water is hardly felt and is quite obviously better for those with sensitive skin."

One of Lakeland's most popular products, the DrySoon Deluxe 3-Tier Heated Airer is economical to run and dries laundry faster. It provides an efficient solution for drying laundry with 21 metres of drying space and a 15kg capacity. The airer folds for compact storage. Optional accessories (purchased separately) – a cover and mesh shelves – enhance its versatility and convenience.

Customer review: "Living in a smaller house, I was unsure whether the space sacrifice would be worth it for this airer but it definitely is. We used to have two airers around that took ages to dry clothes in winter, this holds so much and helps to dry things much quicker. I like the fact you can fold out just half of it if you don't have a full load to dry."

The Salter EK2783 Electric Egg Boiler is 91 per cent more energy efficient than boiling eggs on the hob. Cook six perfectly boiled eggs or poach two in the poaching trays provided. This is a clean, easy and convenient way to prepare your favourite brunch in minutes – eggcellent!

Customer review: "Our experience with the Electric Egg Boiler has been nothing short of fantastic! This little kitchen gadget has quickly become an indispensable part of our breakfast routine. One of the standout features is its energy efficiency. The Electric Egg Boiler gets the job done without wasting unnecessary power. It's a small but meaningful step towards a more eco-friendly kitchen, and we appreciate that."

Take control of your comfort with this economical electric blanket that costs from just 1p a night to run.
Easy fit elasticated straps for a secure fit and the Silentnight Comfort Control Electric Blanket heats up ultra fast for instant cosiness. Relax and rest easy on the super snuggly fleece. Available in a range of sizes.

Customer review: "This electric blanket is awesome and helps to keep us warm and cozy all through the night due to its high-quality material. Its overheat protection feature prevents it from getting overheated and hence is safe to use. It is provided with three levels of heat settings which we can choose and it gets heated up at a great speed. It is very comfortable to use and can also be washed in a washing machine."

Ideal for one or two people, this Crockpot Slow Cooker 2.4L is compact appliance that won't take up too much room. Cook delicious and nutritious meals low and slow without consuming lots of electricity. Slow cookers are versatile and cheap to run. Crockpot is a brand that's been synonymous with slow cookers for decades.

Customer review: "I have used this several times now and I am impressed. I live by myself and this is a good size for one, but allows you the capacity to cook for two. Of course, also handy for the 'next day ' meal as well."

Measure the running cost of home appliances with the Power Meter Energy Monitor Plug. The plug displays several power readings, including kWh, amps, voltage, Hz, electrical cost, cumulative time, and overload. Choose the display mode that best suits your needs. If you unplug it the cumulative readings are retained. The blue light display can be turned off.

Customer review: "Easy to set up and to use. Plug it in, input your energy cost, and start measuring. After capturing data for my freezer and wine fridge, I’ve decided to buy a new freezer and switch the wine fridge off. The savings from these two changes will recover the cost of the power meter in one month. The capital cost of the new freezer will take about two years to offset at current prices. Worth investing in one of these if it will inspire you to change one or more things that reduce your electricity consumption."

The Anker Power Bank is a must for on-the-go lifestyles. This portable battery pack can charge an iPhone 13 over four times, or a Galaxy S22 more than three times. With universal USB-C connectors, you can charge up to three devices at once. It's fast charging too, with 20W power that can charge an iPhone 13 to 50 per cent in 37 minutes. Charge phones and tablets anywhere with this indispensable power bank.

Customer review: "Have bought Anker products before and this one is no different in that it is a quality product both in build and durability. Holds its charge for what seems like forever and will charge up to three devices at once again and again. Would 100 per cent recommend."