Washing machines are the most energy-guzzling appliance in your home, according to the Energy Saving Trust, and can account for 14 percent of your household energy bill Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Laundry chores can be a pain and hit hard on the pocket, but they don't have to make a dent in your finances if you play your cards right. While washing machines are essential in our daily routine, they've been identified by the Energy Saving Trust as the biggest "energy-guzzling appliance" in homes, driving up energy bills significantly for those who arent watchful. These vital home devices devour a whopping 14 percent of a home's energy expenses, as per the figures released by the trust.
However, there is a silver lining cutting down on detergent and timing your wash cycles strategically could help slash costs. A revelation comes with the discovery of an ideal "magic hour" to run your laundry that's gentler on your bank account, which a lot of householders miss, forfeiting potential savings, reports the Express . It turns out that a massive 85 percent of Brits throw their laundry into the machine during the costliest period from 8am to 10pm, according to Dr.
Beckmann's research team. Moreover, there's an ultimate peak time for electricity tariffs between 4pm and 7pm, a slot preferred by one.