News
29 May 2025
Bedroom Savings Advice
Appliances cost per hour
| Appliance | Kilowatt-hour | Cost per Hour |
|---|---|---|
Hairdryer | 1.5 kWh | 57 cent |
Hair straightener | 0.15 kWh | 6 cent |
Electric blanket | 0.2 kWh | 8 cent |
1 LED bulb | 0.018 kWh | 1 cent |
1 incandescent bulb | 0.1 kWh | 4 cent |
Dehumidifier | 0.6 kWh | 23 cent |
Smart Phone charger** | 0.006 kWh | 2 cent / 8 hours usage** |
*The costs shown are based on Electric Ireland's standard 24-hour rate of €0.3804 per kWh (non-smart), including VAT as of July 2026. Final electricity bills include an annual standing charge and PSO payment. Appliance costs are estimated based on hourly continuous use. Actual costs may vary with usage patterns.
**Smart Phone charger hours usage estimated cost of 2 cents is based on 8 hours of standby usage at 6 watt/hour and an electricity rate of €0.3804/kWh.
Energy advice
- Power down: Unplug TVs, laptops, and phone chargers to stop energy waste from standby mode.
- Hair dryers: Towel-dry your hair first to reduce drying time and always unplug when finished.
- Close doors: Keep doors closed and use thick curtains to trap warmth.
- Switch to LED lighting: If you love reading in bed, swap bedside lamps for LED bulbs, which last longer and use less electricity.
- Adjust your thermostat: Lowering it by just 1°C can save up to 10% on heating bills.
