Martin Lewis shares advice on when to use your washing machine amid energy blackout warning
07.10.2022 - 17:37
/ ok.co.uk
MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis has been a fount of knowledge for consumers as the cost of living crisis becomes a very real thing with winter setting in. As the National Grid warned of up to three-hour planned blackouts during the coming months due to gas shortages this winter, Martin, 50, was quick to react to help consumers. Posing the question "when's best to use high energy appliances such as tumble dryers?", the finance guru took to Twitter to share his advice.
He explained how some households might have time-of-use tariffs, which would make washing and drying clothes cheaper at night – after 9pm. While those who are not on this arrangement need not go to the effort and do their laundry whenever they please, with no price difference. "Most don't have time-of-use tariffs so there's no price difference," Martin added.
"If you do, night's cheaper. Yet peak use is 4pm to 9pm so for UK's energy security, not then is better." The consumer expert also raised awareness of money saving hacks when it comes to solar appliances: “If [you have] UV solar panels, use appliances in daylight hours”. When it comes to washing machines, Mr Lewis had further general advice for Brits wanting to reduce their energy costs.
"Try to do one fewer load of washing a week and make sure you fill up the machine each time. "No more washing just one shirt or dress that you need for a big night out." he wrote on moneysavingexpert.com. "The savings aren't huge, around £19 a year for modern machines, but can be much more with old ones.
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