Cheap-rate appliance scheduling
Family without tumble dryer: potential off-peak appliance saving
This profile assumes 5 dishwasher, 6 washing-machine and 0 tumble-dryer cycles per week, using 1.0, 0.7 and 2.0 kWh per cycle respectively.
Base: 30p peak / 8p off-peakAbout £105/year
478 kWh/year shifted · 22p/kWh tariff spread
Tariff-spread sensitivity
| Scenario | Peak | Off-peak | Spread | Shifted energy | Annual saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narrow spread | 24p | 12p | 12p | 478 kWh | £57/yr |
| Base | 30p | 8p | 22p | 478 kWh | £105/yr |
| Wide spread | 36p | 6p | 30p | 478 kWh | £144/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.