Washing machines are part of modern life, but there are some practical steps you can take to limit how much they cost.
Consider if the item of clothing really needs to be washed or if it can be worn again.
Lower the temperature or using an eco-setting if the items just need a standard could save £28 a year. Although you will still need a hot wash to keep the washing machines clean.
Fill your machine, half loads are not as efficient as running a full load cycle which is properly loaded.
Wash at night, many washing machine have timers which can be used to run washes at night in order to take advantage of cheap energy tariffs.