The dismal weather means drying clothes indoors, which could be costly. Ofgem will announce the new price cap on Friday and experts at Cornwall Insight have warned millions of households across Great Britain to brace for an increase of around 9 per cent from the start of October. The energy analysts predict households on the standard tariff, paying by direct debit, will see annual energy bills rise from £1,568 to £1,714.
Cornwall Insight also said that bills are likely to increase again in January. Although heating is often the biggest contributor to high energy bills, the cost of running white goods can quickly add up too with washer dryers topping the list of the most expensive appliances in UK homes, costing Brits a whopping £190 a year on average on the current tariff. As the weather continues to decline, dark nights draw in and outdoor drying opportunities become less frequent, Matt Ayres, appliance expert at RDO Kitchens and Appliances , shares practical advice on how to keep washing costs down.
Matt explained: “With many already feeling the strain of the cost of living, families will need to turn to how much energy they’re consuming to keep down costs during the colder months.” The cost of running a washer dryer can vary greatly. According to Which?, the cheapest washer dryers can cost as little as £121, while the most expensive machines cost more than double, at £282.
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