Saving energy comes in many forms: start by discovering when to do laundry to save electricity and keep the savings going for major benefits.
Energy prices are rising rapidly. That means everyone is looking for ways to save energy and reduce their bills. The fact that using less energy is beneficial to the environment is a bonus.
While it can appear challenging to know where to start, the best approach is to look at simplifying your daily schedule and that starts with choosing the right time to do laundry and automating the process.
It’s worth noting that, in this battle, the range of Candy washing machines are precious allies in your day, because they wash and respect your clothes without unnecessary waste of water and electricity.
The answer to when to do laundry to save money
Take a look at your energy account and check your tariff rate. Most people will see that they have a lower tariff overnight, usually between 11 pm and 7 am. This is the best time to do your washing as you’ll save money.
Saving money on electricity is only part of the equation. In order to get the best possible wash, you also need to use top-quality products. Fortunately, the concentrated ecological fabric softener of Care+Protect made with biodegradable vegetable raw materials is the perfect ally to soften fabrics and facilitate ironing.
Combine this with the right time as discussed below and you will save money on electricity and reduce ironing time, meaning further savings are possible.
What time is cheapest to do laundry?
We’ve already established that overnight is the cheapest time to do your laundry.
However, that’s not the only factor to consider. Most people sleep overnight. That means you’ll be turning the machine on and leaving it to run, with your wet washing sitting in the machine. That’s not a good option. Instead, check how long your cycle takes and set the machine on a timer so that it finishes washing when you get up or the cheap tariff ends, whichever is earlier.
How much water does a washing machine use? The answer to this will depend on your machine. Modern washing machines are very efficient and can complete a wash on between 10-25 gallons of water. Older machines will use 40/45 gallons. That’s a significant difference.
It’s also a good reason to think about upgrading your machine to one of the latest offerings by Candy.
How many laundry loads per day?
If you’re automating your washing cycle and taking advantage of the cheap overnight tariff then you’ll only be able to do one wash per night, unless you’re up to empty the machine.
However, most tariffs also offer cheap electricity between 3-5 pm. That means you can do a second wash cycle per day which should be enough for most families.
In short, you can do two loads every day and still save on your electricity bill. But doing the washing less frequently will save you even more.
How many kws does a washing machine consume? The exact amount of kilowatts used to power one laundry cycle on your washing machine will depend on the type of machine you have. In general, older machines are less efficient and will use more power.
A modern machine can complete a load for as little as 0.2kW, that’s assuming you’re using a cool cycle. It means it can cost as little as 10 cents to do a load of washing!
