Best slow cooker under £18 saves energy costs

Many families are looking for ways to save money on cooking. Slow cookers can be a great solution since they use less energy than regular ovens. A report tested eight popular slow cookers, finding one priced at just £17.99 that stood out as the best. Using a slow cooker can reduce cooking costs significantly. While an oven can cost around 26p an hour to run, a slow cooker may only cost about 5p per hour. This makes slow cookers a smart choice for busy parents. The tested models vary in price and features. The Tower Cavaletto slow cooker, priced at £34.99, offers stylish design and easy handling with cool touch handles. It scored 4.5 out of 5. Meanwhile, the more affordable Cookworks model, at £16.50, impressed with its value and performance, earning a score of 4 out of 5. For a classy option, the Morphy Richards slow cooker costs £27.99 and is very energy efficient, using just 170 watts. It also scored 4.5 out of 5. The Dunelm Chalkboard Slow Cooker, priced at £20, allows users to write dinner reminders, making it fun for kids. It received a score of 3.5 out of 5. The top-rated slow cooker was the Swan Retro model at £17.99. It features a stylish design and comes with a recipe booklet, making it a great choice for beginners. It received the highest rating of 5 out of 5. Other notable options include the Hamilton Beach Mighty Mini Slow Cooker at £19.99, perfect for smaller portions, and the Lakeland 1.5 litre Slow Cooker at £34.99, which offers uniform cooking. Both received high ratings for their quality and efficiency. Families looking to save on dinner prep can consider these slow cookers for easy and affordable meal solutions.