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DOING MULTIPLE LAUNDRY LOADS COULD MEAN YOU’RE PAYING MORE, SAYS JAMIE WALL, PERSONAL FINANCE STRATEGIST AT GAMBLIZARD. 08:22, 02 Jun 2025 UK households are being urged to save cash this

summer by making two kitchen appliance changes. Doing multiple laundry loads could mean you’re paying more, says Jamie Wall, Personal finance strategist at Gamblizard. “The heat means more

outfit changes,” Wall says. “Each of those quick laundry loads can really increase your energy and water bills.” “Each load of laundry costs around £0.40–£0.80 in energy and water — cutting

just 2 loads a week lowers costs by £80+ a year,” he explains. “Try hanging clothes outside to air-dry, instead of washing them after just one wear." READ MORE SMART MOTORWAYS COULD BE

SCRAPPED FROM ENGLAND ENTIRELY "You can also freshen them up with a quick spray of fabric refresher or use the ‘refresh’ setting on your dryer rather than washing them. Less laundry

means less detergent and fewer loads,” he added. Article continues below “Hot weather makes an excuse to keep the AC running all day, which can seriously increase your electric bill,” he

says. “Instead of turning your room into a fridge, set your thermostat to a higher temperature (25–26°C is ideal when you're in your living space).” “To cut up to 30–50% of outdoor

water use, try watering in the morning or evening when the heat is not as intense,” he explained. “You can also install a drip irrigation system or a timer to water more efficiently and

economically,” he added. Tim Jarvis, the director general of markets at Ofgem, said: “The first thing I want to remind people is that you don’t have to pay the price cap – there are better

deals out there so it’s important to shop around, and talk to your existing supplier about the best deal they can offer you. And changing your payment method to direct debit or smart pay as

you go can save you up to £136. Article continues below “In the longer term, we need an energy system where prices are insulated from the volatile international gas market, and which ensures

more stable prices and energy security. And we’re working closely with government to get the investment we need to reach our clean power and net zero targets as quickly as possible.”