LAICA® is a brand of: LAICA S.p.A. - Company with sole shareholder and subject to the management and coordination of Strix Group PLC. A third appliance which could be switched out in favour of a more energy efficient alternative is the kettle. I previously used an old Russell Hobbs kettle that can no longer even be bought online, it was definitely due a new cheaper upgrade.

LAICA Dual Flo Electric Kettle With One-Cup Fast Boil

I’m forever boiling the kettle for a cuppa, I’d invite the postie in just for an excuse to make a brew. But with rising energy bills, fuel and the general cost of living, I’m more conscious than ever of waste - be it wasting energy, water, or a precious Yorkshire tea bag. I mean, is there anything worse than forgetting about your tea until it's stone cold?The technology in this kettle will impress you with every use. During testing, we loved the temperature gauge lever and the fact that the dial on the body of the kettle lets you know the temperature even when it's away from the base. We also enjoyed how speedy the boiling was, and the light-up design as it climbs in temperature was great for making sure it was actually switched on, and knowing when it had finished boiling. The kettle powered up swiftly and reached a rolling boil within 3-5 minutes, ensuring I never had to wait too long for my favourite hot drink. The 350ml capacity was ideal for my single-serving needs, though some may find it insufficient. The food-grade 304 stainless steel construction provided peace of mind and ensured that I was consuming safe and healthy hot water. Upon first glance, I was excited about the convenient and lightweight design of the Scoutteemo Travel Kettle. The compact size and 400ml capacity seemed ideal for personal use, especially when travelling or during daily commutes. The up and down constant cycle of mug under, press the button, switch it out, mug under, press the button. By the time you’d poured the final mug, the first was already going cold. It’s safe to say that I have missed the efficiency of pouring from a kettle. Along with all the energy-saving and environmentally friendly factors, one of the best things about a one-cup kettle is its compact size. As you'd imagine from a kettle that has the capacity for a cup-load of water, they're fairly small in size. Whether you opt for a stainless steel kettle or a plastic one, it won't take up loads of room on your countertops.

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It holds 1.7 litres, enough to fill around 7-8 cups depending on your ‘portion sizes’, and it boiled a litre of water in just over two minutes. The lever element of the kettle glows when you turn it on, and the soft open top is a thing of beauty too. It has a lovely drip-free pour, too, which we found very pleasing. Unfortunately, showering and washing clothes is non-negotiable, but there were a few ways I could cut down on cooking energy. An air fryer should be cheap to run, versatile and easy to use. The Ninja Air Fryer delivers on all of those things.One appliance money saving expert Martin Lewis recommended was a slow cooker, which he said can cook a meal for 23p. You get a removable limescale filter in the spout for your money too, and the kettle connects at any angle to the base. The 1.7 litre capacity is great for family life too.