Brits told to 'avoid' common mistake when washing clothes to 'cut down bills'

Energy-saving experts are advising Brits to reconsider when they wash their clothes this summer to avoid driving up their bills unnecessarily.

Energy prices remain a concern for many households in the UK, but energy specialists at Grant Store say that simply adjusting the time of day you use your washing machine could help shave pounds off your electricity bills – especially during the warmer months.

This is because demand patterns change during the summer and the cost of electricity can vary at different times, as the Express reports.

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A spokesperson for Grant Store said "Many energy suppliers operate time-of-use (TOU) pricing, meaning the cost of electricity can vary throughout the day.

"By avoid