The soaring cost of everything from energy to water means we are all paying more to keep our homes running. This month alone saw the energy price cap surge by an eye-watering £700.
For default direct debit account holders, it means the cap has gone from £1,277 to £1,971 - a rise of £693. The price cap limits how much households can be charged for each unit of gas and electricity they use.
The average water bill has also risen as high as £420 this year this year in another blow to household finances. But if you're looking to save some cash, one place you could start is with your washing machine, the Mirror reports.
