Keep your personal alarm running for 18p per month

Sep 14, 2022 • 2 min read

With the cost-of-living crisis impacting us all, it is reassuring to know that not all electrical devices contribute significantly to higher energy bills.

If you are worried about energy costs and are considering unplugging household electrical items to save money, then do not be concerned about the running cost of a personal alarm.

We hope these calculations will provide some reassurance to our customers.

The cost of running a personal alarm

When compared to the costs of other household electrical items, the running cost of a life-saving piece of technology like a personal alarm is minimal:

• Electric heater – 9.33p per hour
• Plasma TV – 1.3p per hour
• Electric kettle – 11.8p per hour

Janine Higham, Technical Manager at Taking Care, said “While we understand many people will be taking steps to reduce energy consumption in the home to keep costs down, it is vital they do not forfeit their personal alarm units. “

Wearable devices such as alarm pendants can be a vital lifeline for older adults, connecting them to help in case of emergency and ensuring their general wellbeing. Not having access to this support could place them even more at risk, especially during the colder winter months when falls are increasingly likely.
Janine Higham, Technical Manager

Written by Daniel Lennox, Head of Sales and Marketing
and checked by John Swaffield, Content Manager

Written: 14/09/2022 • Checked: 13/11/2024
Last updated: 13/11/2024 • Next review: 31/03/2027

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