Warning over 'vampire devices' costing households £147 every year

With the rising cost of living leading to gas end electricity bills soaring for millions of households across the country, many Brits may be looking for ways to conserve energy and save money.

Despite this, many may be unaware that there are plenty of electronic 'vampire devices' which drain a shocking amount of electricity when they are left on standby. These devices have an extremely negative effect on electricity bills with British Gas research suggesting households in the UK spend £2.2bn every year just by leaving these devices on standby.

For the average household, this means spending an extra £147 - or, the equivalent of two months' worth of electricity bills. Earlier this year, the energy price was increased by 54 per cent, meaning the typical household will not pay £1,971 a year on bills alone.

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If you are looking to save a decent amount of money on your electricity bill then it's a good idea to familiarise yourself with 'vampire devices' which could be sucking money straight out of your wallet. We have provided a list of some of the most expensive standby devices:

Turning these devices off at night or when you don't need them could help to conserve plenty of electricity and shave off plenty of money from your electricity bills. There are also alternative pieces of technology you could utilise to stop your worrying about vampire devices.

Marc Robson, a British Gas energy expert, told the BBC: "There are smart plugs you can buy which will let you check everything is turned off from your phone. At night, or when not in use, try switching off devices at the mains rather than switching to standby, as even the standby light on a