Are air fryers more energy efficient than an oven or microwave
Welcome to the world of Doll’s House energy-efficient cooking! Well, that’s the first impression of operating an Air Fryer; it’s tiny and compact. Not something you’re going to use for cooking this year’s Christmas turkey — that said, it could … Continue reading
Smart tech – always listening, always on! “Alexa how much energy do you use?”
All homes have a background energy usage driven by the electricals that are on 24/7. Refrigerators, appliances on standby, set-top boxes, TVs, pumps, boilers, broadband routers, computers, chargers – the list of items sucking energy goes on and on! Now smart … Continue reading
Home energy storage, vehicle-to-grid chargers – the future is almost here
It’s great to have some sunshine this spring after what seems to have been the dullest winter for years. Those lucky enough to have PV solar panels will be rejoicing that the longer days and bright sunshine are drastically increasing … Continue reading
Ultra-wide curved monitor screens – Pros and Cons – Philips 349X7F review
More and more super-wide, oops ultra-widescreens are appearing in the market. We’ve just spent a few weeks with the Philips 349X7F 34” curved monitor. This screen certainly has a lot of presence – it’s huge! Even the delivery box seemed … Continue reading
Is your tumble dryer safe? Fire risk recall safety checker, brands, model numbers
Do you own a Hotpoint, Indesit, Creda, Swan or Proline tumble dryer? Be warned they could catch fire! Government data reveals that between 2012 and 2014 there were 2,190 tumble dryer fires. Recent cases include block of flats in Shepherd’s … Continue reading
