If you're feeling pinch and dreading another rise in energy prices this year, you're not alone. The constant increase in the cost of living is being felt by everyone.
This April the energy price cap will increase by 6.4%, rising to £1,849 per year for a typical household that uses electricity and gas, which is more than £100 more than the previous price cap which was set at £1,738.
Thankfully, there are some things you can do to try and lower your utility bills and one of those is to invest in gadgets to save money on your energy bills. Clever devices such such as; smart plugs, air fryers, slow cookers, smart kettles, energy-saving light bulbs and water-saving shower heads will, over time, add up to big saving on your bills.
When is the Amazon Spring Deal Days Sale 2025?
Now is perfect time to invest in these as many of these products are heavily discounted in the Amazon Spring Deal Days Sale. The sale runs from the 25th-31st March and there are plenty of great deals to be had on money-saving gadgets. So not only will be able to save money on your bills but you can also get these gadgets at rock bottom prices. It's win win!
We've compiled a list of our favourite money-saving gadgets below, but don't deliberate over these deals too long, as they're only around for a limited time.
Best money-saving gadgets
Save a whopping 38% on this Ninja Air Fryer Pro!
This gadget will save you time and money as it's proven to cook foods quicker than in a larger conventional oven. There's less time needed to preheat and as the oven is much smaller than a traditional one it uses less electricity to power it.
This model is ideal if you've got a small household, as it makes it much more efficient to cook foods in this than in a larger oven. It's perfect for two people and the 4.7L basket fits a whole 1kg chicken or up to 500g of fries.
What's more, it's healthier to cook with this gadget as it uses AirCrisp Technology to rapidly surround food with superheated air, for hot, crispy results. This means you can use little or no oil to cook, giving you delicious foods with 75% less fat.
If you need a larger air fryer and are looking for the best air fryer for a family of 4, then Amazon also have 25% off the Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone currently.
Save 52% on this genius Samsung Series 5 Washer Dryer. It features clever ecobubble technology that mixes air, water and detergent, creating bubbles that wash your clothes at cooler temperatures, helping you to bring down your energy bills.
This machine is also built to last as it features Drum Clean+ which keeps the inside of your washer hygienically clean with a combination of soaking, pulsating and high-speed spinning that removes 99.9% of odour-causing bacteria from the drum. Plus it even reminds you after 40 washes to run a cleaning cycle. This handy good maintenance reminder will save you some money in the long run.
Save 39% on this Tapo Smart Plug. It works by connecting to your Wi-Fi and means you can set schedules for when you do and don't want it to power your devices. It even has an 'away mode' that can be set if you're out of the house. You need to download the app to control your smart plug but this can be done from anywhere, meaning you can switch devices on and off in your home wherever you are in the world.
It also works with voice commands with Siri, Alex and Google Assistant so you don't even have to move to control it.
This device is a great way to control the usage of lights, electric heaters, fans, outdoor fountains- basically anything electrical that you want to control or put on a timer. This means you'll only use electricity when you really need it and won't wasting power (and money) when you don't.
Boiling a kettle uses an alarming amount of energy but with this Alexa Smart Kettle you can select it to heat your water any temperature between 40-100 degrees celsius, either on the base of the kettle or using the app. This means you can enjoy hot drinks at your desired temperature and not needlessly waste energy.
It also has a clever 'keep warm' function that will keep water warm for an hour after heating so you won't need to boil the kettle again if you fancy another cuppa.
Not only is this appliance money-saving but it's incredibly handy as you can either schedule the kettle to boil in the morning for your first coffee or use voice commands without having to lift a finger.
The 'dry boiling protection' ensures that the kettle shuts off completely when the water level is low, meaning if you forget to fill it with water it won't overheat. Talk about smart eh?
Heated clothes airers are a great way to dry washing when the weather's bad and a huge money saver compared to drying your clothes with a tumble dryer. What's more is that they can also double up as a room heater in a small room. I often set up mine up in my office and turn off the radiator. The airer keeps the room lovely and toasty as it dries the clothes.
This airer is 1.7m high and can take up to 16kg of washing, which equates to around 25-40 items. It features a 3-tier design and 12 additional towel racks that allow for extra drying capacity, accommodating even more towels and delicate items.
It also comes with a handy cover that helps keep in the heat in, meaning your clothes will dry even quicker.
Enjoy 35% of Crock-Pot's classic Digital Slow Cooker. Enjoy soups, stews, meat dishes and more with this money-saving kitchen appliance. Cooking with a slow cooker is incredibly energy efficient and it allows you to batch cook meals- saving you money on food bills too.
This slow cooker features a hinged lid for easy stirring and serving, and an auto keep warm function so there's no need to reheat.
The 4.7 litre capacity bowl is oven safe and the bowl and lid are both dishwasher safe.
The digital timer allows you to set the cook time from 30 minutes up to 20 hours.
Get 35% of this money-saving Dreo Electric Heater. This is perfect for a heating a conservatory, garage or small room that is only used occasionally.
This Dreo model features a new heat funnel design to deliver heat within seconds and enhance warm air circulation for up to 200% farther reach than traditional heaters.
It's quiet at just 34dB, meaning it won't disturb you if you put it in a bedroom at night. The other plus is that's portable, meaning you can effortlessly move it from room to room as you need it. And it's safe too with a built with V0 flame retardant materials, overheat protection, and safety plug.
This is smart heating powerhouse, that allows you to set heat on a wider range from 5-35℃ with 1℃ increments, saving you energy while keeping you comfortable.
Save 32% off this water-saving shower head. It features five modes including; Mist, Rain, Rain Massage, Pulsating Massage, and Pause. This multi-mode water-saving shower head is designed to spray a finer stream of water than a normal shower head, providing you with a more tailored showering experience as well as saving around 30% of water in your daily shower.
The powerful flow spray shower head fits most standard shower joints and hoses and is easy to install.
When does the Amazon Spring Sale end?
The Amazon Spring Sale will end on Monday 31st March. However, as we've learned in previous years, that doesn't mean all deals will be running until then! Amazon changes stock and offers regularly to keep things fresh, so it's worth bookmarking this page and checking back for the best, updated deals.
What's the difference between Amazon Spring Sale and Prime Day?
Amazon Spring Deal Days and Amazon Prime Day are both major sales events, but they differ in timing and access. Spring Deal Days are held in March and offer discounts across various categories. The saving are open to all Amazon customers not just Prime members. Prime day is usually held in July, with occassional autumn events too. These deals are exclusive to Prime members and often feature bigger discounts and limited-time offers, particularly on Amazon devices and services.
Claire Tapley is a digital editor for Yours.co.uk. She is a journalist with over 16 years' experience writing for women over 50. In her previous role she was deputy editor on Yours magazine for nine years, before moving over to Yours.co.uk.
She is also an accredited Executive Menopause Coach, and is able support those going through the menopause in the workplace and provide sound and accurate menopause advice in her work as a journalist.