Whether you prefer to toss a load of clothes in the wash when you get home from work or early on a Sunday morning, laundry day may not rank high on your list of favorite activities. If you’re doing multiple loads per week, not only are you repeatedly doing a not-so-fun task, but you’re likely ratcheting up your utility bills.

Nick Barber , cofounder of Utilities Now, a prepaid electricity company

Justin Cornforth , the owner of Ace Home Co.

Glenn Lewis , president of appliance repair service Mr. Appliance

When Is the Best Time of Day to Run Your Dryer?

The most favorable time of day to toss a load of laundry in the dryer depends on how your utility company charges you for electricity. “If you are on a time-of-use (TOU) rate plan, running your dryer late at night or early mor

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