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Make a battery last longer
Granny thinks she has a way to extend the life of a battery a little. We check it out.
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Why does ‘Eco mode’ washing take longer?
Good question: why does economy mode take so long? Let’s find out
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Cool a warm house in summer
Gran. thinks she’s really onto something with this one: cooling a home in summer. Good idea or hot air?
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Slow cooking
Slow cooked stew vs. oven cooked stew. Which one uses less energy to make. We find out.
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The energy rating of a fridge
Two similar fridges, two different energy ratings – but is there really that much of a difference in the running costs?
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Fridge efficiency 101
An empty fridge isn’t just a sign we need to go shopping: it’s a sign we’re wasting energy
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Fixing a cold radiator
Getting the heating working effectively is important; if it’s not working well, it’ll end up burning more energy.
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Always use a hot wash/boil wash for clothes
We should always use a very hot wash for clothes, says Granny. Is she right?
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Leave the heating on. It costs less
Rather than setting on/off times, Granny thinks we are better off leaving the heating on all the time. Should we?