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Only running the washing machine once a week at 30 degrees can save a household up to £28 a year.

The average household, of 2.3 people, runs 270 loads of washing a year, at an average of 35p a load, costing £94.50 a year.

One way to reduce this bill is to delay washes to off-peak times, using the scheduling system that most devices will have.

Ms Kelly said: “By scheduling washes for off peak hours, you could save 17p for every load of washing as off peak rates can be half the cost of peak rates.

“If you did this for every load, you could save up to £48.60 per year.

“Secondly, wash your clothes on your machines ‘eco’ setting.