Occasionally there aren't sufficient wall sockets to supply power to all our devices, forcing us to rely on an extension lead sometimes. ‌James Harrison, electrician at Fusion Electrical, explained: "Small kitchen appliances such as kettles, toasters and air fryers can draw a large amount of power. Plugging several of them into a single extension lead could overload it, creating dangerous heat build-up." "It's also advised to opt for extension leads that are clearly marked with a British Standards kite mark. The energy price cap was introduced by the Government in January 2019.