Many of us love slumping on the sofa at the end of a long day. We get home from work, put tea in the oven, get the kids to bed and do the chores around the house. Then, for just an hour or so, we collapse in a comfortable chair and turn the TV on. We are spoilt with the amount of content we can access on TV these days. From Freeview to Netflix, the ITV Hub to Disney+. We can flick on the TV and start watching what we like, when we like. Have you ever thought about how much money you’re spending when you watch the latest box set? How much does it cost to run a TV? Let’s have a look.
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The Cost Of Living
As everything shoots up in price, we’re looking at ways that we can save money on our bills. This includes our gas and electricity. Every time you switch on a light in your home you are spending money. Every time you run the dishwasher, turn on the washing machine, turn the thermostat up. Our TVs are often a focal point of our living rooms. They are sometimes in the kitchen, the playroom for the kids or even our bedrooms. How much does watching one actually cost us? What is the cost of watching Coronation Street?
How Much Does It Cost To Run A TV?
Well, research from Ofcom shows that different TVs actually cost different amounts to run. This number varies from brand to brand and the size of the screen you are powering. It will also change depending on how long you actually run it for. The more you watch, the more you will spend.
40″ screens can cost you up to £20 each year with some Panasonic models being the most affordable at just under £13. If you have larger screens you are looking at around £24 for a 50″ Samsung and pushing £30 if your TV is 65″.
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Televisions In Your Home
How many TVs do you have in your home? If you have one, depending on the size of the screen, you might be looking at £25 a year to power. If you have two TVs you might have an extra £50 to your bill. A family with four TVs could be spending £100+ a year on powering their television sets.
As technology advances and there are even more pushes on energy efficiency, we should see these prices come down. If you are looking at buying a new TV, be sure to check the efficiency and how much it will cost you to run.
Make A Change
Now we know the answer to the question of how much does it cost to run a TV, we can make little changes to save money. When you have finished watching your favourite show, be sure to switch the TV set off properly, rather than flicking it onto standby. Little savings add up to a lot and right now, every penny matters.
