How To Apply For White Goods Grant

Is there a help to get tumble dryers?

White Goods Grant Universal Credit – A government programme called the White Goods Grant Universal Credit programme aims to give money to people and families who receive Universal Credit, specifically to help them buy necessary home appliances. In the UK, a welfare benefit programme called Universal Credit offers financial assistance to people and families with low incomes or who are out of work.

• The White Goods Grant programme for Universal Credit acknowledges the value of having dependable white goods like refrigerators, washers, and cookers in homes.
• It works to ensure that those who receive it have access to these necessities.
• Eligible individuals can apply for a grant or voucher that can be used to buy or replace white goods through the White Goods Grant Universal Credit programme.

The program’s goal is to reduce financial burdens and enhance living conditions for people who might not otherwise be able to afford these essential appliances. The government aims to offer targeted support to those already receiving assistance through the welfare benefit system by integrating the grant programme with Universal Credit.

What is considered a white good?

White goods – definition and meaning White goods are large home appliances such as stoves (British: cookers), refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, tumble driers, dishwashers, and air conditioners. They are large electrical goods for the house which were traditionally available only in white.

• Major appliances – – are the same as white goods.
• The term may also refer to white fabrics, especially linen or cotton – articles such as curtains, towels, or sheets that historically used to be made of white cloth.
• In the beverage industry, white goods are colorless spirits, such as vodka or gin.

White goods, such as water boilers, refrigerators, freezers, water coolers, washing machines, tumble driers, and stoves (cookers) were traditionally made in white, hence the term. Today, they are available in many different colors.

Can local council help with cooker?

Local Welfare Assistance Finder Your local council may be able to help you get hold of items of furniture – as well as helping with other issues, such as debt advice, food and fuel poverty. They do this through what are known as their local welfare assistance schemes (LWASs), also known as local welfare provision (LWP) or crisis support.

1. Not all councils have these schemes, and some do not provide help with furniture and white goods.
2. If they do help with furniture, most provide it for free, while others will only offer you a loan to get the items yourself.
3. You can usually only apply a limited number of times within a given period.
4. Most local authorities with a scheme only help with the most essential items such as a cooker, fridge/freezer, and bed.

Some will also provide a washing machine, sofa and wardrobe. Many schemes also provide other support beyond furniture, such as help with utility bills and food. If your council doesn’t have a scheme, they may still provide some support such as advice on any additional benefits that you may be entitled to so it is worth getting in touch with them.

You can use the tool below to find out if your local council has a scheme. Simply enter the name of your local council into the search tool and click the link to go to their local welfare assistance webpage. If you do not know the name of your local council then you can find out, Please note: If you local council does not appear, try entering your county council instead.

If you have difficulty finding your council in our search tool, please email your postcode to [email protected] and we will send you a link to your local scheme. If your council is listed but there is no link, this is because your local council does not provide furniture or white goods as part of their scheme, or because they do not have a scheme at all.

What are white goods in India?

White goods are major household appliances and may include air conditioner, dishwasher, clothes dryer, drying cabinet, freezer, refrigerator, kitchen stove, water heater, washing machine, microwave ovens and induction cookers.

Is it cheaper to run a tumble dryer at night?

What is the cheapest time to use your washing machine? – According to the Daily Record, the most expensive time to use your washing machine or tumble dryer is between 4pm and 7pm. Energy prices are at their lowest between 10pm and 5am, but make sure you never leave it on over night as this could be a fire risk.

Other ways to keep costs low include washing clothes less (save a pile of laundry rather than running a half-empty cycle) and washing with cooler water. Switching the temperature to 30 degrees can cut your washing machine’s energy use in half, compared to 40 or 60 degrees. When it comes to keeping saving money, check the efficiency of your device.

“The energy rating should be printed on the energy label of your washing machine device and will be ranked from G-A with A being the most efficient model,” Les Roberts, content manager at Bionic, told The Express, “The more efficient models cut the KwH used per cycle significantly, so running costs will be much lower.” Older washing machines tend to less energy efficient, so Les suggests it could be worth updating yours if you’ve had it for more than 10 years.

Is it cheaper to tumble dry or iron?

The verdict – The bottom line is, drying clothes on an airer and ironing them is cheaper than using a tumble dryer, regardless of what type of airer you use. If you used a tumble dryer three times a week, it would cost you £5.97 to run (on the basis that you’re using a condenser or vented tumble dryer.

Whereas three loads per week on an airer and ironing for 90 minutes costs £1.59. That’s £4.38 less. And if you used a dehumidifier instead of an airer, it would cost a little more for three loads of washing per week, but less than the running cost of a tumble dryer. But this will not always be the case for everyone.

You need to ask yourself the following to figure out what suits your household the best:

How powerful is my iron? (the more powerful, the more energy it will consume)How many loads of washing do I do per week? How many garments can I iron in half an hour? (not everyone’s ironing time is the same and some clothing requires more attention than others)How big are my washing loads and how much of it needs ironing? (Things like PJs and socks don’t need to be ironed, but if you’re doing the washing for a family of four and your washing machine drum is bigger than the average 7kg to 8kg, it might just be worth putting all of the clothes in the tumble dryer).

Ben from Uswitch gives a good tip: “Try to fold clothes away as soon as they are dry to avoid them creasing.” If you’re looking for the quicker option, the tumble dryer wins if you compare the time it takes to dry clothes on an airer and iron them.

Is a coffee machine white goods?

What are brown goods? – This blender, toaster, coffee machine, meat grinder and kettle are all examples of brown goods. Brown goods are small, relatively lightweight electrical appliances such as vacuum cleaners, toasters, coffee machines, kettles, TVs, audio equipment, etc.

Does white goods include washing machine?

What are “white goods”? – White goods refer to large electrical home appliances. In letting terms, they generally refer to the major kitchen appliances, such as fridges, washing machines and dish washers. You will notice a lot of rental adverts declare that they do provide white goods. They are generally referring to the major kitchen appliances.

Is vacuum considered white goods?

General:
	Product information
	Packaging
	Transport
		Container transport
		Cargo securing

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Risk factors and loss prevention: Temperature Odor Humidity/Moisture Contamination Ventilation Mechanical influences Biotic activity Toxicity / Hazards to health Gases Shrinkage / Shortage / Theft Self-heating / Spontaneous combustion Insect infestation

Product information Product name

German	Haushaltsgeräte (Weiße Ware)
English	Household appliances (white goods)
French	Appareils éléctroménagers (Marchandise blanche)
Spanish	Mobiliario/articulos de casa (utensilios blanco)
CN/HS number *	85 ff.

* EU Combined Nomenclature/Harmonized System) Product description Household appliances are essentially divided into the following types

	small electrical appliances, e.g.: microwave ovens, coffee- and tea-makers, kettles, toasters, hand mixers, deep fryers, electric knives, vacuum cleaners, hair-dryers, electric razors, irons etc.
	large electrical appliances, e.g.: dishwashers, cooking stoves, washing machines, refrigerators and freezers, clothes dryers
	air-conditioning appliances, e.g.: heaters, fans, humidifiers

Quality/Duration of storage Stringent requirements apply to the transport and storage of household appliances. Household appliances are sensitive to impact, vibrations and pressure as well as to climatic stresses and should be checked by the consignor before acceptance by the intended means of transport to ensure that they meet the requirements for safe transport.

• Household appliance packaging must be in perfect condition (adhesive strips, shrink films or other sealing means must be intact).
• To avoid damage caused by damp weather (snow, rain), solar radiation, contamination (dust) and theft, household appliances should not be subjected to storage or intermediate storage in the open.

Strongly built, closed and secured buildings should be used for intermediate storage. High-quality, sensitive household appliances should be monitored during transport or storage. Color indicators, for example, which are attached to the packaging and change color when predetermined temperatures, humidity values, tipping angles or impact stresses are exceeded, are one monitoring option.

Europe	Germany, Great Britain, France, Sweden, Italy, Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Finland
Africa
Asia	Japan, Republic of Korea, Taiwan, People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, Singapore
America	USA, Canada
Australia

Back to beginning Packaging Household appliances are packaged in cartons manufactured from millboard or corrugated board and sometimes also in wooden or plywood boxes. To provide protection against impact, vibratory and compressive stresses, the inner packaging consists of plastic materials (cushioning material), e.g.

• Moldings, loose fill particles, bubble wrap or airbags.
• Scratch-sensitive surfaces are protected by plastic films, foam sheets or tissue paper, which must be chemically neutral and soft.
• Corners are protected by edge protectors.
• Where this cargo is packaged in cartons, it must be ensured that the paperboard used is of wet strength and that closures, adhesive strips, metal clips and steel and plastic strapping are attached in such a way that the packaging openings are completely closed.

Cartons used for packaging large appliances which nonetheless have to be handled manually should be provided with carrying handles/recesses, which should be placed in accordance with the center of gravity of the appliance. Depending on sensitivity and transport route and duration, the product may be packaged in plastic films to protect it against moisture; desiccants are sometimes also included.

Hygroscopic material, e.g. wood wool and paper shreds should not be used for inner packaging. Accessories for large electrical appliances should not be transported inside the appliance; they must be packaged separately and accommodated outside the appliance but inside the overall packaging. In the case of small electrical appliances, packaging sizes should be so selected that the dimensions of the individual area modules or area module multiples are conformed to the conventional pallet sizes (800×1200 mm and 1000×1200 mm) and cargo units may thus be produced.

Such are the dimensions of large electrical appliances, on the other hand, that they often cannot be adapted to the module system. Palletized cargo units and large electrical appliances should be enclosed in shrink or stretch films on the one hand to protect against damage and on the other to reduce the risk of theft.

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Marking of packages Fragile, Handle with care Top Keep dry Stacking limitation No hand truck here Clamp here Do not use forklift truck here

Back to beginning Transport Symbols General cargo Means of transport Ship, truck, railroad, aircraft Container transport For container transport, undamaged, dry standard containers closable with seals must be used and their numbers must be noted in the accompanying transport documents.

• The water content limits for packaging and container floor must be complied with.
• Surveys should be performed during packing and unpacking and certificates issued.
• In the area of the container door, the cargo must be secured against falling out when the doors are opened by for example interlocking stowage or other cargo securing measures,

Dunnage (floor, side, top dunnage) should protect the goods on all sides. If relatively long journeys are to be undertaken through various climatic regions, a nonwoven fabric suspended in the container may protect the cargo from dripping condensation water.

Cargo handling Suitable cargo handling equipment and lifting gear must be selected and used on the basis of the cargo’s weight and sensitivity to impact and vibration. Compliance with stowage and handling symbols must be ensured. Maximum stack heights must not be exceeded and the forklift trucks must be used prudently and by trained personnel.When forklift trucks with squeeze clamps are used, the loads stated by the manufacturer (as a rule at most 1000 daN = 1000 kg) must be complied with.

The increased risk of theft during handling can be reduced by shrink or stretch packaging and by omitting company and appliance details. Packaging and cargo units should be checked for intactness each time they are handled. Stowage factor Stowage factors are very variable.

Stowage space requirements The holds/containers must be dry and clean. Segregation Individual packages and whole cargo units must be provided with easily visible, firmly attached slips or labels containing shipping details and/or bar codes. Marker pen or oil crayon may also be used. Cargo securing The consignor’s/manufacturer’s loading instructions must be complied with.

The cargo is to be stowed in such a way that the cartons and boxes or entire cargo units do not slip and become damaged during transport. Cargo securing by tight fit may be produced using other cargo, the borders of the loading area or by special cargo securing systems, such as perforated and locking tracks.

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For long-distance road transport, trucks with air suspension should generally be used. For further information see also the chapters entitled in the GDV Cargo Securing Manual. Back to beginning Risk factors and loss prevention RF Temperature Household appliances require particular humidity/moisture and possibly ventilation conditions (SC IV) (storage climate conditions),

Designation	Temperature range	Source
Travel temperature ~ 25°C	-40 – +50°C

Household appliances may as a rule be exposed to temperatures several degrees either side of freezing. Refrigerators and freezers should be protected from frost and transported within the range of from 0 – 35°C. The temperatures specified by the manufacturer must be complied with. Back to beginning RF Humidity/Moisture Household appliances require particular humidity/moisture and possibly ventilation conditions (SC IV) (storage climate conditions),

Designation	Humidity/water content	Source
Relative humidity	60 – 65%. Corrosion, which increases rapidly from 60%, must be prevented on at-risk components by suitable measures.
Water content	No water content. The water content of a paperboard carton should be at most 5 – 8%, while that of box packaging should be at most 12 – 18%.
Maximum equilibrium moisture content	65%

Household appliances are a cargo which is at risk of corrosion. Corrosion losses are in particular caused by :

	Seawater and seasalt aerosols
		during maritime transport due to leaky containers or hatches
		during storage at sea ports near water
	Rain water:
		when containers are damaged
		uncovered railroad freight cars and trucks
		incorrect storage in the open
		use of unsuitable tarpaulins
		exposed loading in wet weather conditions
	Condensation water:
		on the means of transport/container
		on the cargo/load
		within the packaging
	Accompanying chemical cargo
	Residues of chemicals from previous cargoes, possibly combined with moisture
	Hygroscopic accompanying cargo (e.g. fresh lumber)
	Relative humidities > 40%

The water content of box lumber should therefore amount to 12% to at most 18% and that of paperboard should amount to 5 – 8%, so as to avoid the risk of mold growth. Depending on sensitivity and transport route and duration, the product may be packaged in plastic films to protect it against moisture; desiccants are sometimes also included. RF Ventilation Household appliances require particular humidity/moisture and possibly ventilation conditions (SC IV) (storage climate conditions), Back to beginning RF Biotic activity This risk factor has no significant influence on the transport of this product. Back to beginning RF Gases Sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) and sulfur trioxide (SO 3 ) have a corrosion-promoting action if these gases are dissolved in mist droplets; combined with water, they form sulfurous acid (H 2 SO 3 ) or sulfuric acid (H 2 SO 4 ). Sulfur dioxides are produced by the combustion of fossil fuels, ore smelting, bleaching of foodstuffs and textiles and insect fumigants. RF Self-heating / Spontaneous combustion This risk factor has no significant influence on the transport of this product. Back to beginning RF Odor This risk factor has no significant influence on the transport of this product. Back to beginning RF Contamination

Active behavior	Refrigerants may leak out of refrigerators and freezers.
Passive behavior	Household appliances at risk from dust. Dust raised by ventilation and cargo handling may result in damage; means of transport and stores must therefore be absolutely clean. This sensitivity to contamination even extends to air pollution.

Back to beginning RF Mechanical influences Household appliances are sensitive to impact, pressure and vibration (mechanical stresses), Impact or pressure due to cargo handling or stacking may damage household appliances by deforming their housings, jolting or destroying their mounting plates or even causing complete destruction of internal components.

1. Inks in cables, scratches on housings, dents etc.
2. Reduce value very considerably.
3. The effects are determined by the duration of exposure to jolting/vibration, the frequency and amplitude of jolting/vibration, the rigidity of shipping packages and the sensitivity of the goods themselves.
4. The following are examples of values which may be specified by the manufacturer: (g = acceleration due to gravity = 9.81 m/s 2 ) During cargo handling, the goods must be protected from shocks or impacts, and, in particular in the case of appliances packaged in film, all impacts directly affecting the film must be avoided.

Damage may lead to corrosion and contamination of the appliances. Comply with prescribed slinging points. Take care when setting down packaged appliances using cargo handling equipment. Forklift trucks should have pneumatic tires. The maximum stack height or load indicated on the packaging must be complied with for stowing and storage.

• In the case of maritime transport, household appliances should be stowed amidships, as stresses are lowest there.
• Household appliances should not be stowed in the fore hatches, as jolting due to rough seas is particularly severe there (frequencies of several 100 Hertz ), nor in the aft hatches, as these are subject to the vibrations of the ship’s propulsion (frequencies of 1 – 30 Hz).

The use of vibration, impact and tipping indicators or recorders provides information about any excessive mechanical stresses to which the cargo may have been subjected. Strong electrical or magnetic radiation may render household appliances unusable. RF Toxicity / Hazards to health This risk factor has no significant influence on the transport of this product. Back to beginning RF Shrinkage / Shortage / Theft Household appliances are highly desirable and are therefore at risk of theft. Even slightly deformed packages should, without exception, be subjected to an immediate contents inspection. In the case of the theft of small electrical appliances, packaging units are often cleverly manipulated, e.g.

Adhesive strips are detached and readhered by heating. Omitting company, promotional and appliance details from packaging reduces the risk of theft. If several containers are, for example, being used to transport household appliances, the containers should be stowed during transport and storage such that the doors of adjacent containers block each other.

In the case of conventional loading on ocean-going vessels, household appliances should be stowed in the locker. Back to beginning RF Insect infestation As a rule no insect infestation; however, damage (corrosion, contamination) may be caused by creatures, such as beetles and beetle larvae, which mistakenly find their way into and destroy packaging in their search for new, dry breeding grounds.

• Termites, for example, can even eat their way through plastic films.
• Such cargo should thus be stowed in absolutely pest-free holds or containers and not close to foodstuffs and animal feed.
• When wooden packaging containers or cargo securing materials are used, it may, under certain circumstances, be necessary to comply with the quarantine regulations of the country of destination and a phytosanitary certificate may have to be enclosed with the shipping documents.

Information may be obtained from the phytosanitary authorities of the countries concerned. Back to beginning

How can I get help with getting a new washing machine?

Conclusion: – White goods grants provide a valuable lifeline for individuals and families on low incomes who require essential household appliances. By exploring the various grant options available through charities, local councils, and utility companies, you can find the support needed to acquire appliances like washing machines, cookers, and fridges.

Can my local council help me with housing?

If you cannot afford to stay in your home – You can be legally homeless if you cannot afford to pay your rent or mortgage as well as other essential costs like food, heating, clothing and transport. You can ask the council to consider you homeless and help you to find suitable, affordable housing.

rent or mortgage costs household bills income from work, benefits or a pension child maintenance payments contributions to your rent or mortgage from other people – for example, adult children who live with you

Why is it called white goods?

Major appliance Large machine which accomplishes routine housekeeping A selection of major appliances. For broader coverage of this topic, see, A major appliance, also known as a large domestic appliance or large electric appliance or simply a large appliance, large domestic, or large electric, is a non-portable or semi-portable used for routine tasks such as, washing, or,

1. Such appliances are sometimes collectively known as white goods, as the products were traditionally white in colour, although a variety of colours are now available.
2. An appliance is different from a because it uses or,
3. Major appliances differ from because they are bigger and not portable.
4. They are often considered and part of and as such they are often supplied to tenants as part of otherwise unfurnished rental properties.

Major appliances may have special electrical connections, connections to gas supplies, or special plumbing and ventilation arrangements that may be permanently connected to the appliance. This limits where they can be placed in a home. Since major appliances in a home consume a significant amount of energy, they have become the objectives of programs to improve their in many countries.

What type of materials are considered white goods?

The term ‘white goods’ is used to describe a class of bulky wastes which includes major household appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerator units, freezers, hot water heaters, and other larger comparable appliances which must be discarded when the useful life of the unit has ended.

Is a stove white goods?

How to recycle white goods and household appliances Cleanaway works closely with our partners and municipal councils to collect, dispose of and recycle unwanted white goods.

White Goods

White goods include major household electronic appliances such as fridges, washing machines, clothes dryers, air conditioners, water heaters, ovens and stoves. Australians own more than 45 million household appliances.2.5 million of these are discarded each year and potentially sent straight to landfill. If your unwanted white goods are in working condition, consider selling or donating them. If they need to be thrown away, do not leave your home appliances by the kerbside. Contact your local council for bulk hard waste collection or find the nearest transfer station that accepts these materials.

1. White goods can be repaired or disassembled to recover recyclable materials.
2. Materials that can’t be recycled will then be disposed of sustainably.
3. Safely recycling white goods involves firstly removing any hazardous materials such as heavy metals, chemicals or gases from the appliance.
4. Metal from white goods can be recycled repeatedly to make new products.

During recycling, white goods are crushed and shredded for recycling. Copper, steel and plastics are recovered and reprocessed into new metal and plastic products. Municipal Cleanaway processes end-of-life electronic devices collected from drop off points and events organised by our partner councils.

• Small medium-sized businesses We can advise and organise an ad-hoc collection service to meet your business needs.
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Learn more about our Prized Infrastructure and Technology for the Future. Cleanaway offers electronics waste collection solutions that are compliant with local regulations. Interested in a Cleanaway service? Contact us directly on 13 13 39 or fill up one of these short forms.

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What time is best to do washing?

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.

Is 30 minutes in the dryer enough?

How Long Do Dryers Take? – Typically, a gas or electric dryer should take about 30 to 45 minutes to dry a full load of clothes. Dense fabrics—like a quilt or a load of thick bath towels—may take up to an hour to dry. If your dryer’s taking too long to dry your laundry, it’s important to figure out what’s wrong instead of ignoring it.

What time is cheapest to wash clothes?

The best time of day to run your washer and dryer is early in the morning or at night to avoid the surge in price. ‘During the winter, electricity demand is highest in the morning hours between 7am and 9am when people are waking up and turning up their heat. Doing laundry in the evening is your safest bet.’

Is it cheaper to use washing machine after 6pm?

Run your machines later in the day –

1. There are certain times of day when running your washing machine or tumble dryer can rack up your energy bill as increased demand can make electricity more expensive, depending on your tariff.
2. The most expensive time for you to wash or dry your clothes is between 4pm and 7pm, so try to avoid using your machines between these hours.
3. Energy prices are at their lowest between 10pm and 5am – perfect for night owls and early risers.
4. But make sure you follow fire safety guidance and never put a load in and head to bed for the night.
5. Drying multiple loads of laundry is best done consecutively so the tumble dryer stays warm between cycles.

Is it cheaper to wash clothes at night?

The ‘money-saving’ advice to use the washing machine at night because it ‘costs less’ has been explored. People have been running their washing machine at night rather than during to day as the theory goes that your electricity is cheaper at night. However, for the vast majority of people, this just isn’t the case.

• Most homes across the country pay a ‘flat’ rate for electricity – meaning the cost is the same whatever time of day you use it.
• A few homes are still on a tariff called Economy 7 – a system which does give you seven ‘off peak’ hours in the day when your electricity is cheaper.
• Read more: Rishi Sunak urged to ‘come clean over Suella Braverman reappointment’ Unfortunately most energy companies don’t offer this to new customers, so usually only those with legacy meters still have access, WalesOnline reports There are other similar legacy tariffs such as Economy 10 – which is more complicated but still usually only available to existing customers.

Meters that offer cheaper electricity at certain times of day are known as multi-rate or complex. You can contact your energy company to find out if you are on a multi-rate tariff. EDF Energy says: “Most suppliers don’t offer Economy 7 tariffs or meters anymore.” Most energy companies are not taking on any new customers because of the state of the market.

• SSE does take new customers on a multi-rate tariff, with cheaper electricity after 11pm.
• Electricity for the rest of the day is more expensive than its standard tariff.
• Other companies that have legacy multi-rate customers offer cheap electricity after midnight or 1am.
• If you did want to switch to multi-rate, and can find a company that will do it, you are likely to need a new meter – and may be charged for installation.

The Government is considering a scheme which will give people discounts for cutting electricity use at peak teams – between 4pm and 7pm. If that scheme is introduced it will become cheaper for most people to run machines such as washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers at night.

1. Deyan Dimitrov, laundry expert and CEO of Laundryheap, says putting washing on at the right time of day would be cheaper if you are one of the few on the multi-rate tarrifs.
2. He said: “Depending on your energy tariff, demand for electricity can greatly impact your energy bill.
3. This means that the time you choose to run your washing machine and tumble dryer can greatly affect your spending.

When drying or washing clothes, make sure to avoid any time between 4pm and 7pm, as this is the most popular and expensive period. “If possible, I would recommend using the time delay setting on your washing machine, as this function allows you to control when a washing cycle starts.

1. Given that energy prices are at their lowest between 10pm and 5am, I would advise scheduling your washing machine to run into the early hours of the morning.
2. Doing this can help you to significantly cut down energy costs.” Deyan also suggested a couple more things that we can do to slash costs when washing our clothes.

And one of them is as simple as opting for a colder cycle, as it could make your washing machine more energy efficient. Deyan explained: “By washing your clothes at lower temperatures, and for less time, you’ll be able to increase your washing machine’s efficiency.

1. A 30 degree washing cycle can reduce your machine’s energy output by 50% in comparison to a 40-60 degree wash.
2. Use hot washes sparingly, and prioritise any items which are exposed to lots of bacteria (such as sportswear, bedding and towels).
3. Using the eco button on your machine will allow you to make additional savings.” Finally, if you tumble dry your clothes, Deyan suggests making a couple of simple changes to the way you do this, which could mean your bills aren’t as high.

He continued: “When drying your laundry, try to use a cooler cycle. Whilst this may take a little longer than a hotter cycle, your energy consumption will still be much lower. This will prevent you from over-drying the items. If your clothes are warm when you remove them from your dryer, they’ve been in for too long!” Deyan added: “Timing your tumble drying is another great way to save money.

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Should you put clothes in the dryer?

Tumbling towards the inevitable – Dryers may save you time, but at a cost your clothes must shoulder. Dryers shrink clothes, and hot tumble-drying in particular takes a toll on fabric. So if you want to try to balance convenience and protecting your clothes, you should stick to short cycle times and low heat, minimizing mechanical action and heat exposure. By tumble drying we trade longevity for convenience. Obviously, this puts dryer manufacturers into a predicament since cycle time and temperature are inversely related (the higher the temperatures, the shorter the cycle). With the current technology, their job has become finding that sweet spot where cycles are short enough to minimize damage, but not so hot so the fabric gets cooked.

1. But until someone comes up with a better solution, we recommend keeping your most sensitive and valuable clothing away from the dryer and on the line.
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How can I save money on tumble drying?

October 13, 2015 | Money Saving Tips | Tumble Dryer | No comments Household laundry is one of the biggest sources of energy cost for homeowners, and there are roughly 14 million households using electricity to dry clothes. If you’re one of those who plan to use a tumble dryer over the coming months, below we have a handful of helpful tips which will save you money and energy consumption, at the same time as ensuring your laundry dries.

Select the fastest spin mode on your washing machine to limit the amount of time your clothes are in the tumble dryer. Keep in mind, tumble dryers use considerably more energy than a washing machine.

Keep your tumble dryer filters clean and free from lint, Tumble dryer guides advise to clean the filters after every use, and by doing so you can help keep your tumble dryer working efficiently as the air flow will not be impeded, meaning the appliance will not need to work as hard to dry clothes nor will it take as long to dry clothes.

Avoid drying small loads at a time. Although a second consecutive drying load will take less time to dry, drying larger loads at once will use less electricity and therefore cost you less money.

Dry similar fabrics together, as this will help reduce drying time and ensure a more even dry.

Reduce drying time by up to 25% by adding tumble dryer balls in with your load, Not only are tumble dryer balls a natural way to soften fabrics, but they also lift and separate the laundry allowing the hot air to flow more efficiently, which speeds up the drying time – making your tumble dryer more energy efficient.

Untangle your laundry before putting it into the tumble dryer. Large knots / tangled laundry takes longer to dry – and is often more difficult to dry – so you need to make sure there aren’t any tangles before you place your laundry in the appliance for drying.

Fasten the bottom of duvet covers before placing them into the tumble dryer, as this will prevent smaller items becoming trapped and not drying.

Choose the correct drying setting on your tumble dryer. Many modern dryers come with an automated setting and whilst this may seem like a good function, in reality it is likely to use more energy as your appliance will continue to tumble after the clothes are dry to remove creases.

By choosing a manual setting, you won’t be unnecessarily using more heat to dry your clothes. In fact, it is recommended to bring your clothes out of the tumble dryer when they are still slightly damp, as this will make them easier to iron.

Avoid adding wet clothes mid-drying cycle. Not only will this add to the time it takes for your laundry to dry, but it can also increase the risk of the thermostat on the appliance tripping.

Consider the placement of your tumble dryer, as this can impact on its drying time. If your tumble dryer is placed in a damp room which traps condensation, it will increase the drying time, which is why – where possible – you need to place your tumble dryer in a room which is warm.

Placing it in a warm room will mean the appliance doesn’t need to work as hard to heat up, if this isn’t possible place it in a room where a window can be opened, so fresh air can circulate.

Along with following the tips above, when using a tumble dryer, selecting the right model for your needs and requirements in the first place can help you save energy and money every time you use the appliance. Key to selecting the right tumble dryer for your home includes selecting the right:

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