Washer/Dryer

BarGin

I have a power point in my flat which used to be a connection for a storage heater. It only has power during certain hours of the day but when it does the electricity is half price.

I would like to buy a washer/dryer (I know separates are better but I don't have the space) that I could set to do a straight through wash and dry using a manual controller when there is no electricity on. It would than switch on and go through the cycle when the power comes on.

Does anyone know of any models that would allow me to do this as electronic controls seem to be the norm these days?

BarGin

hollie.weimeraner

BarGin wrote: »

I have a power point in my flat which used to be a connection for a storage heater. It only has power during certain hours of the day but when it does the electricity is half price.

I would like to buy a washer/dryer (I know separates are better but I don't have the space) that I could set to do a straight through wash and dry using a manual controller when there is no electricity on. It would than switch on and go through the cycle when the power comes on.

Does anyone know of any models that would allow me to do this as electronic controls seem to be the norm these days?

BarGin

It isn't just that power point that uses "economy 7" electric it is the actual tarrif that you are on. You can actually just plug any appliance into any socket and delay the start until the cheap tarrif kicks in. If your washer dryer doesn't have a delay facility then you can buy mechanical/electrical time switches such as these http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10651&productId=708584

John_3:16

Just be careful if you do buy a mechanical/electrical time switch. Most new washers use an electronic start so time switches are no good.

BarGin

I am on Economy 10 and this socket only has power for 10 hours a day. One of the periods is in the afternoon which is when I would like the machine to run. I don't fancy having the noise during the night!

BarGin

John_3:16

I can understand what you say about the socket. My only concern would be is what system it is on and the fuse rating of that system?

I am not sure if storage heaters would be on a higher rated system This would no be suitable for, I am sure it would be ok though.

Just read your post again and you would not need a timer as the power will only come on when you want it. I think your main thing is to find a manual switched machine. You will even have a problem with delay timer as they need power to run so would go off when no power is on