Best Days and Times for Laundry
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are the best days to do laundry as they are the least busy days while people work. The cheapest time of day to do laundry varies depending on your location and the time of year. Avoid peak energy use times like evenings when everyone is home.
Cost-Saving Tips for Laundry
- Use colder water temperatures to reduce energy use.
- Skip the dryer and line dry clothes to lower your energy bill.
- Keep the dryer’s lint trap clean for quicker drying and to save electricity.
- Wash full loads.
Cheapest Time of Day for Laundry
Late evening and early morning hours between 8 PM and 6 AM when energy demand and rates are lower. However, don’t leave washing machine unattended while sleeping due to fire risk. If you are on a special energy tariff called Economy 7 which gives you cheaper power at night, between 10 PM – 8:00 AM are off-peak hours. Be sure to ask if your utility provider offers time-of-use or off-peak tariffs to save when doing your laundry.
Avoid doing laundry during peak hours which vary by region and season.
Environmental Considerations
Remember to consider environmental factors when washing clothes, like water usage.
Additional Services
For those with busy lives, laundry pickup and delivery services can be convenient, providing award-winning, eco-friendly cleaning by specially trained experts.