Best Time to Run a Washing Machine
A modern 40°C cycle is often under 1 kWh.
The default is 0.8 kWh across one hour. A 60°C or 90°C wash, or an older machine, can use more. The cost is the block’s average unit rate times that kWh. It does not include the standing charge.
| Region | Window | Average | Example cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern England | 04:30–05:30 | 32.96p | £0.26 |
| East Midlands | 04:30–05:30 | 31.23p | £0.25 |
| London | 04:30–05:30 | 31.23p | £0.25 |
| Merseyside and North Wales | 04:30–05:30 | 34.69p | £0.28 |
| West Midlands | 04:30–05:30 | 32.96p | £0.26 |
| North East England | 04:30–05:30 | 32.96p | £0.26 |
| North West England | 04:30–05:30 | 32.96p | £0.26 |
| Southern England | 04:30–05:30 | 32.96p | £0.26 |
| South East England | 04:30–05:30 | 34.69p | £0.28 |
| South Wales | 04:30–05:30 | 34.69p | £0.28 |
| South West England | 04:30–05:30 | 36.41p | £0.29 |
| Yorkshire | 04:30–05:30 | 31.23p | £0.25 |
| Southern Scotland | 04:30–05:30 | 32.96p | £0.26 |
| Northern Scotland | 04:30–05:30 | 38.15p | £0.31 |
Example cost uses 0.8 kWh. 0.0080 pounds per 1p/kWh. Adjust it on the plan page.
How many kWh does the washing machine example use?
0.8 kWh over 1 hours. A typical 40°C cotton cycle on a modern machine. Hotter washes and older machines use more.
Are these tomorrow’s prices?
They are the cheapest block inside the prices Octopus has published, which may include tomorrow after about 4pm UK time. Missing hours are left blank.
Does this include the standing charge?
No. The cost is unit rate times kWh only.