Households could save almost £50 a year from their energy bill by making on change to their washing machine, according to consumer experts.
In tests conducted by Which?, experts found out how the temperature of the washing machine cycles impact energy use and how well they clean. According to Which?, the average machine costs around £77 a year to run four cycles a week.
In their research, the experts found that lowering the temperature of your wash doesn't mean you need to sacrifice how clean the clothes will come out - and it will even save you money.