Cheapest time to make use of your washer is ‘magic hour’ to ‘hold prices low’
Wrestling with laundry doesn’t just take up your precious time; it can also gnaw away at your wallet. However, with a bit of nifty know-how, you don’t have to let it drain your bank balance.
The Energy Saving Trust has outed washing machines as the top “energy-guzzling appliance” in your home. Without caution, these essential machines could hike up your energy costs no end.
These crucial gadgets devour a staggering 14 percent of your home energy spend, their stats reveal.
But heres a silver lining: tweaking how you use detergent and cherry-picking laundry times can slash those pesky expenses significantly.
In the loop is a secret so-called “magic hour” for doing your wash, easy on the funds, yet loads of Brits are clueless, continuing to cough up cash without realising the savings they’re missing, reports the Express.
Dr. Beckmann’s boffins have spilled the beans that an alarming 85 percent of UK residents are running their washers during the premium-priced hours of 8am to 10pm.
And it gets worse – theres a dreaded spike in costs between 4pm and 7pm, exactly when about 10 percent of Brits are typically slinging in their laundry loads.
So, when’s the golden interval for frugal laundering? Industry gurus advise that to max out on money-saving, set your spin cycle between the silent hours of 10pm and before 8am.
However, it’s not wise to run your washing machine while you’re in the land of nod for safety reasons. So, when should you be doing your laundry?
The experts reckon the best time is between the cockcrow hours of 7am and 8am.
It turns out that a mere 15 percent of savvy shoppers are making the most of this “magic hour” that sweet spot when energy prices take a nosedive to rock-bottom rates.
It’s a well-known trick that power companies hike up their fees during those busy times when everyone’s cranking up their usage.
Dr. Beckmann’s very own Chloe Baker has been shining a light on this daily phenomenon. She said: “This ‘magic hour’ provides you with enough time to fill and empty your washing machine before heading out to work or for the school run.”
Chloe’s also quick to point out the win-win situation: “By washing at the ‘magic hour’, you can help keep costs low while ensuring your clothes stay fresh and clean all year round.”
Getting your hands on these bargain electricity rates during the wee small hours is all down to the type of energy deal you’ve signed up for.
Those in the know about specific tariffs and the latest smart off-peak rates are laughing all the way to the bank, thanks to the slashed electric bills they get by cashing in on the lower costs when demand takes a tumble.
