UK households urged to stop using dishwashers for 2 hours of the day View 3 Images

One of the most overlooked factors contributing to soaring energy bills is the humble washing machine and dishwasher. Whilst it may appear convenient to run a cycle whenever needed, operating these appliances at the wrong time could be silently inflating your electricity costs.

Numerous energy suppliers implement variable pricing based on when you consume power — referred to as peak and off-peak periods — which means a straightforward adjustment to your routine could deliver greater savings than anticipated. Consumer expert Alice Beer, speaking on This Morning , shared essential advice to help families reduce their energy expenditure .

She emphasised: "Never, ever do half loads [on the washing machi

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