TV tops the list of most used appliances on Christmas Day

According to a recent survey, televisions have surpassed ovens, kettles, and dishwashers as the most frequently used electrical appliances in homes on Christmas Day.

The survey, which took into account the festive habits of 2,000 homeowners, reveals that on average, televisions are turned on for five hours and 41 minutes during Christmas, outshining the oven usage time of just three hours and 30 minutes.

Homeowners utilised an average of seven electrical devices throughout Christmas Day, and when it came to reliance, 74% asserted that the television was their go-to appliance. Following behind were kettles, favoured by 62%, and ovens, by 61%.

The period of highest energy consumption is pinpointed between 11 a. m. and 1 p. m, as a significant number concede they would struggle without their TV (42%), kettle (38%), or dishwasher (14%) amid the Yuletide celebrations.

Interestingly, 26% of those surveyed acknowledged that Christmas Day is the singular day of the year when their peak energy use occurs at lunchtime rather than evening.

This research, undertaken by British Gas, falls in line with the introduction of its PeakSave offer, providing customers with half-price electricity from 11 a. m. to 4 p. m. on both Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

“For some, Christmas Day can mean hustle and bustle with guests arriving, decorations being switched on, music and TV playing and new toys and gadgets to charge,” noted a spokesperson from British Gas.

“The survey results show most people spend the majority of the day in their home or the home of their hosts, using ovens, dishwashers and everything needed to entertain their families and guests,” he added.

The research also sheds light on energy consumption patterns throughout December. For instance, festive lights typically stay lit up for about five hours and 19 minutes each day.

Additionally, increased television and movie watching at 42%, and heightened lighting use during the darker winter season, added to the energy usage.

Extra culinary efforts for Christmas contribute 34% to the month’s power usage, alongside kids staying home from school accounting for 18%.

In a nod to sustainability, 32% have switched to LED holiday decor, and 22% opt for air fryers over traditional ovens. A further 22% of those surveyed are using timers on festive lights and ornaments to cut down on superfluous energy expenditure.

“To add some festive cheer, we want to give back to our customers again,” added the spokesperson from British Gas.

They elaborated that the company’s incentive program seeks to benefit customers with savings by promoting off-peak energy uselike on Sundays or public holidays when renewable resources are more abundant in the UK’s energy mix due to reduced demand from businesses and industries.

This campaign is set to assist households in trimming their energy bills whilst also supporting greener energy practices over the holiday period.