Cheap-rate appliance scheduling
Couple / moderate laundry: potential off-peak appliance saving
This profile assumes 4 dishwasher, 4 washing-machine and 2 tumble-dryer cycles per week, using 1.0, 0.7 and 2.0 kWh per cycle respectively.
Base: 30p peak / 8p off-peakAbout £124/year
562 kWh/year shifted · 22p/kWh tariff spread
Tariff-spread sensitivity
| Scenario | Peak | Off-peak | Spread | Shifted energy | Annual saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narrow spread | 24p | 12p | 12p | 562 kWh | £67/yr |
| Base | 30p | 8p | 22p | 562 kWh | £124/yr |
| Wide spread | 36p | 6p | 30p | 562 kWh | £168/yr |
This assumes all listed cycles can be moved off-peak. Actual scheduling may be limited by tariff windows, noise, occupancy, appliance timers and manufacturer safety instructions.