Energy ratings of any appliance are important, energy-efficient appliances reduce your running costs over the lifetime of ownership. These are often overlooked with most people favouring the cheaper appliance with higher running costs.

Simply changing this purchase decision with the mindset of choosing the best energy rating appliance within a reasonable budget, will enable you to make larger savings over the lifetime of product ownership.

This is why switching from gas to Electric can save you money when you generate excess solar or switching from petrol to electric to reduce your ongoing expenses. These methods often have a higher upfront cost but chosen wisely you can see the benefits on a monthly basis, freeing up cash flow for other things in life, such as holidays or other expenses.