UK households have been urged to consider ditching the dishwasher during a certain five-hour window – because it is when energy is most expensive.
The best time to run dishwasher to save money on energy bills – avoiding ‘vampire energy’ – has been revealed. UK households have been urged to consider ditching the dishwasher during a certain five-hour window – because it is when energy is most expensive.
Expert Llewellyn Kinch from MakeMyHouseGreen has shared his insights on slashing energy bills by targeting your appliances. “Simple adjustments, like shifting your dishwasher usage to off-peak hours and using eco mode, can have a real impact on your energy bill,” he said.
He said: “During winter, when energy consumption is typically at its highest, every little change helps. Appliances like dishwashers, washing machines and dryers tend to use significant energy, especially when run during peak hours. This is also known as vampire energy.”
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He said; “Energy prices tend to spike between 4 pm and 9 pm when households are cooking dinner, watching TV, and generally using more appliances. Avoid using your dishwasher during these hours to save money.
“Using your dishwasher during off-peak hours can result in substantial savings over time. Many energy providers in the UK have peak pricing structures, so if you’re using your appliances during those high-demand times, you could be paying far more than you need to.”
Kinch continued: “It’s equally important to focus on maximising the efficiency of appliances. For example, running your dishwasher on eco mode can lower the water temperature and reduce energy consumption. These small, mindful adjustments add up over time and can make such a difference to your energy bills.”
“Many energy providers in the UK have peak pricing structures, so if you’re using your appliances during those high-demand times, you could be paying far more than you need to,” Kinch said. “Using your dishwasher during off-peak hours can result in substantial savings over time,” he said.