Using certain appliances at certain time of the day can impact your energy bill.
With energy bills rising, many are looking to make saving wherever they can and even with the Energy Bills Support Scheme, every spin of the washing machine risks pushing households over the edge.
As the Daily Record reports, as it's cheaper to run a washing machine at certain hours of the day, there is a seven hour window when it's most cost-effective to put a wash on, according to laundry expert Deyan Dimitrov.
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The CEO of Laundryheap 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."
On top of that, Deyan also adds that using colder cycles could make the washing machine more energy efficient.
Deyan said: "By washing your clothes at lower temperatures, and for less time, you’ll be able to increase your washing machine’s efficiency.
"A 30 degree washing cycle can reduce your machine's energy output by 50 per cent in comparison to a 40-60 degree wash. Use hot washes sparingly, and prioritise any items which are exposed to lots of bacteria (such as sportswear, bedding and towels). Using the eco button on your machine will allow you to make additional savings."
Running the dryer on a cooler setting may also slash costs as, despite taking longer to run, the energy consumption is lower, according to Deyan.
The laundry expert said: "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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