I cut my energy bill by swapping kettle for Amazon gadget now on sale
With the latest increase in energy prices hitting wallets hard, there’s never been a better time to suss out clever ways to cut down on your utility bills. One game-changing move I made just last year was ditching my old-school kettle in favour of the Breville HotCup Hot Water Dispenser – and honestly, it’s been a revelation.
While the original price tag was £47.99, Amazon’s currently offering this nifty device for £40.Think of this kitchen wonder as a traditional kettle, but with cost-cutting tricks up its sleeve. You’re no longer bound to heating up a whole tank; the Breville HotCup serves up exactly 250ml of piping-hot water – just right for a single cuppa.
According to Breville, you’re looking at savings of up to 60% compared to using a standard kettle. Now, I might not have crunched the numbers to absolute precision, but what’s for sure is that this gadget has trimmed down my energy expenses considerably.
A satisfied Amazon shopper detailed their own experience, remarking: “Energy-wise, my kettle costs a few pence to boil – this costs 0.04p per cup based on a 22p per kWh tariff. My calculations this pays for itself in about 3 months as my kettle was a lot more expensive per boil. In essence, this has made making brews much cheaper and way more convenient. I’ll never go back to a normal kettle again!” reports Nottinghamshire Live.
In addition to saving money, the Breville HotCup boils and dispenses an average cup’s worth of water in 20 to 30 seconds – much quicker than my kettle. I’ll plug in the old kettle if I have guests and need to make six or more cups of tea, but for the usual two or three cups on a daily basis, I stick with Breville.
The tank can hold 1.5L of water, which is sufficient for five to seven cups. When it’s empty, it’s simple to refill using a push-button release that can be taken to the sink and filled just like a regular kettle.
You then place it back on its base, flip the switch and it will light up blue to indicate that the water is starting to boil. It’s slightly noisy when it starts working, but no more so than my previous kettle and it only lasts about 30 seconds.
Living in a hard water area, the permanent limescale filter is essential and I haven’t noticed any limescale accumulation from a year of use. It also has a removable drip tray – there have been instances where I’ve completely forgotten to put a mug under the spout, but the tray has safely collected the hot water for me without it spilling onto the counter.
The sleek, black design of the device offers a modern touch that might not be to everyone’s taste – especially those that fancy country-chic kitchen styles. Its compact and slim build easily finds a spot on your kitchen counter without causing any space issues.
What makes this gadget stand out is its appeal to individuals with wrist pain; there’s no need for lifting and pouring. Echoing its practical advantage, one customer highlighted their relief: “Rheumatoid arthritis makes it painful for making a cuppa, but this is a godsend so far.”
Last night I left a cup with a teabag and sugar on the machine, and within a matter of seconds this morning, tea was ready. The noise it makes doesn’t bother me at all and I fill it with a jug, which is easy, no more lifting heavy kettles which I tended to overfill.”
For those keen on snapping up a bargain, Amazon has cut the price of the Breville HotCup Hot Water Dispenser from £47.99 down to £40. For comparison, the Neo 2.5L Instant Hot Water Dispenser Machine is also on promotion at Debenhams – slashed from £82.99 to a tempting £46.74. If you’re in the market for something a bit more upscale, Dunelm offers the Caso Design HW550 Hot Water Dispenser at £110.
