When’s the cheapest time to use your washing machine?

Rising energy costs have inspired us all to look for ways to save money. So as experts in innovative, energy-efficient technology, we’ve packed this page with tips for reducing your bills – and revealed the cheapest time to use your washing machine. If you’re looking to read up on keeping your costs down, you’re in the right place.

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The best time to wash clothes

Below, we’ve detailed the most expensive and cheapest times to use electricity. To take advantage of off-peak electric hours, you’ll need either a dual-rate meter or a smart meter. These devices allow your supplier to record how much you’re using at different times of the day. You’ll also need to switch to a time of use tariff, which may or may not be available through your current supplier.

Peak hours

Time of use tariffs are usually dependent on demand. The more people using electricity, the higher the price. With this in mind, the most expensive times to use electricity tend to be from 4pm-7pm.*


Off-peak hours

So, is electricity cheaper at night? Usually, yes – the cheapest times to use electricity tend to be from 10pm-8am.* With most people in bed during this time, energy is at its lowest demand.


* Hours can vary according to time of year, location and energy supplier. Source: https://www.comparethemarket.com/energy/content/is-energy-cheaper-at-night/

A man and his son sit playing in front of a bright blue cabinet, which contains several cupboards as well as a white Samsung washing machine and a white Samsung dryer. A man and his son sit playing in front of a bright blue cabinet, which contains several cupboards as well as a white Samsung washing machine and a white Samsung dryer.

More energy saving tips from Samsung

Carefully choosing when to do laundry and washing your clothes at standard or off-peak times is a great way to save money. But it’s equally important to choose an energy-efficient washing machine. For maximum savings, find an A or B-rated appliance that offers the following settings.

The SmartThings™ app

With the SmartThings™ app, you’re in control. It gives you the ability to:

  • • Schedule your machine to begin its cycle when energy is least expensive – and save money on your laundry without changing your routine.

  • • Get detailed, up to the minute information on your home’s energy usage and cost by the hour, day, or month.

  • • Choose an energy-efficient washing cycle from the comfort of your sofa – or even while you’re out – thanks to built-in Wi-Fi.

  • • Save energy and add convenience by controlling other Samsung devices remotely. That’s smart living.

    • EcoBubble™

    EcoBubble™ technology makes laundry less of a chore. Mixing air, water and detergent, it cleverly creates bubbles that wash your clothes at cooler temperatures – helping you to bring down your energy bills.

    QuickDrive™

    This innovative technology washes your clothes in half the time of a normal program – so even if you can’t wash laundry during off-peak times, you could still save up to 20% in energy consumption.

    Auto Dosing+

    Auto Dosing+ uses four sensors to automatically detect and adjust the amount of detergent, softener and water your laundry needs based on the amount you’re washing and how dirty it is – so you don’t waste resources unnecessarily.

    How to save electricity elsewhere in your home

    Choosing the best time to use your washing machine isn’t the only thing that can help you save on your energy bills. Below, we’ve put together a number of other ways for you to save.

    Energy efficiency calculator

    The Youreko calculator helps you understand the real financial benefit of purchasing an energy-efficient appliance in pounds and pence. It compares like-for-like products by size and gives the top products a gold, silver or bronze medal rating depending on the energy savings they offer. You’ll find it on most Samsung product pages – so be sure to use it when looking at your next laundry product, refrigerator or dishwasher. You can find out more about how it works here.

    Turn up the savings

    Whether you’re heating your house or cooling it, it takes a lot of energy to adjust the temperature in your home. So before you turn on your heating or air conditioning, consider adding or removing a layer first.

    Fill up before you switch on

    Many of your appliances will use the same amount of energy whether they’re fully loaded or not. With this in mind, try to avoid running your dishwasher and washing machine before they’re full.

    Cleaner = greener

    The cleaner your devices, the more efficiently they will run – so remember to clean the hidden parts of your appliances like the back of your fridge and freezer.

    Keep your appliances in check

    It’s vital to check your appliances for safety and efficiency. If they’re less than twenty-five years old, they should be checked every ten years. If they’re over twenty-five years old, they should be checked every five years.

    A new spin on our Washing Machine Song

     

    What do influencers, singers, dancers, 19th century Austrian composers and Samsung washing machines have in common? That’s right – they’re all big on TikTok.

    Franz Schubert’s song ‘The Trout’ that plays at the end of our Laundry cycles has caught the eyes (and ears) of the internet with people sharing their experiences.

    We have teamed up with a variety of amazing TikTok creators to bring you the official Samsung Song remix, choreography and much more (even our employees get involved)…

    Check out all the videos on TikTok under the #SamsungSong. Don’t fight the urge to join in!

    Franz Schubert’s song ‘The Trout’ that plays at the end of our Laundry cycles has caught the eyes (and ears) of the internet with people sharing their experiences. Franz Schubert’s song ‘The Trout’ that plays at the end of our Laundry cycles has caught the eyes (and ears) of the internet with people sharing their experiences.