New EU rules banish low quality domestic ovens, hobs and range hoods across Europe today. The move makes room for better appliances that will deliver savings of €230 over the lifetime of a typical new oven, for example. But shoppers should beware of inefficient ‘end of line’ models sold at a discount in the coming weeks, which could chain them to a costly ‘energy monster’ for years to come.

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