8 cost-saving gadgets for cooking, heating and drying

To say we’re all looking for ways to save money this winter is an understatement.

Thanks to soaring energy bills and rising food prices, we’re changing the way we cook and heat our homes – and we’re eyeing up electrical appliances like never before.

placeholder image — Enfinigy Glass Kettle Black, £149, Zwilling Zwilling’s stylish eco glass design outputs 1.5kw, features 10 programme settings, along with six temperature levels. Including handy markers, so you only boil the exact amount of water you need.

Wendy Miranda, Lakeland, says customers are using the information from their ‘Spend smart, live well’ campaign to make informed decisions – and buying products such as air fryers, Dry:Soon airers, and items to aid cooking with the microwave.

Cira Jones, Russell Hobbs, adds: “Our small kitchen appliances, multicookers and air fryers have been consistently selling out, which is almost certainly reflective of a consumer shift towards more energy-efficient cooking methods during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Without compromising on flavour.”