A laundry expert has revealed that there is a seven-hour window of the day during which it is most cost-effective to put a load of washing on. As energy bills rise and people try to find efficiencies wherever they can, people have been warned that using washing machines at 'peak times' makes them more expensive to run.
There are therefore certain times of the day where experts say you should never use the washing machine. But now, the best time to do so has also been confirmed, the Daily Record reports.
Deyan Dimitrov is the CEO of Laundryheap and says that putting a wash on early in the morning can cut costs. But Mr Dimitrov also said this depends on the type of tariff that you are on.
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He said: "Depending on your energy tariff, demand for electricity can greatly impact your energy bill. This means that the time you choose to run your washing machine and tumble dryer can greatly affect your spending. When drying or washing clothes, make sure to avoid any time between 4pm and 7pm, as this is the most popular and expensive period.
"If possible, I would recommend using the time delay setting on your washing machine, as this function allows you to control when a washing cycle starts. Given that energy prices are at their lowest between 10pm and 5am, I would advise scheduling your washing machine to run into the early hours of the morning. Doing this can help you to significantly cut down energy costs."
He continued: "When drying your laundry, try to use a cooler cycle. Whilst this may take a little longer than a hotter cycle, your energy consumption will still be much lower. This will prevent you from over-drying the items. If your clothes are warm when you remove them from your dryer, they’ve been in for too long!"
Deyan added: "Timing your tumble drying is another great way to save money. If you’re able to switch between different drying loads quickly, your tumble dryer will stay warm. This will conserve any leftover heat and reduce the drying time of your next load."
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