Is there any point?

Re washing and tumble drying, if you really can't dry outside, a friend told me this tip: put the wash on in the evening, bung everything on airers overnight and anything not dry by morning goes in the tumble dryer.

Me, I dry everything outdoors whenever possible then when rainy, cold and 'orrible, I resort to Plan B as above.

Although I am careful I use what I use. I am not going to have any devices telling me how much it will cost if such and such is plugged in or unplugged (even if they are correct and different people seem to say different things so not at all reliable )and I can assure you I will not be sitting in candlelight freezing to death this winter…

I don't think you will have any choice Shinamae, if it ends up being rationed.

4allweknow

Has anyone information on how much wear and tear is caused on electric sockets by removing/inserting plugs everyday. I know quite a number of years ago an electrician told me the action causes a lot of wear.

We don't have to unplug, we just have to flick the switch on the plug or fit remote controlled switches. Very little wear and tear needed.

DaisyAnne

I don't think you will have any choice Shinamae, if it ends up being rationed.

If things get THAT bad l have a plan…

Blinko

Re washing and tumble drying, if you really can't dry outside, a friend told me this tip: put the wash on in the evening, bung everything on airers overnight and anything not dry by morning goes in the tumble dryer.

Me, I dry everything outdoors whenever possible then when rainy, cold and 'orrible, I resort to Plan B as above.

There are also heated airers of various sizes where the clothes are inside a sort of tent. I've no idea how much energy they use but it can't be as much as a tumble dryer. Anyone got one of these?

Shinamae

DaisyAnne

I don't think you will have any choice Shinamae, if it ends up being rationed.

If things get THAT bad l have a plan…

Are you going to share?

DaisyAnne

Shinamae

DaisyAnne

I don't think you will have any choice Shinamae, if it ends up being rationed.

If things get THAT bad l have a plan…

Are you going to share?

I don’t think you’d want to know..

i don't think you need to actually remove the plug from the socket, just to put the switch in the off position.
so glad our uk sockets have switches. higher safety standards.

when i buy an extension, i pay more to get ones with individual switches for each outlet, plus and indicator light to shew if it's switched on.
i find this helpful to distinguish which ones i am actually switching on or off, as it involves bending down, reaching, and i don't want to switch something off that needs to stay on.
i am never quite sure about some light switches, i don't trust myself to recognise what the position of the switch means, esp as i have a timer, so i set it to come on later.

i mean having individual indicator lights for each outlet on an extension set, not just one to show the extension set is connected, which i have also seen.

My very thrifty, biological father (avoided maintenance and any expense he could get away with) used a dehumidifier in a wardrobe in the shed if he absolutely had to dry the clothes. He also switched off the shower whilst washing hair/body and used a window squeegee to take as much water off his body before using his towel in order to save washing them so much.

Buy a usage plug. You plug it in the plug in say a microwave and after 24 hrs it'll tell you what it costs to have plugged in/used over 24hrs and for 7 days. Ours was costing 3.50 a week, being used only 2-3 times...we now unplug it and many other electrical goods. I paid about £10-12 for it, but saved us way more long term. I then lent it to my FinL and daughter...

Treetops05

Buy a usage plug. You plug it in the plug in say a microwave and after 24 hrs it'll tell you what it costs to have plugged in/used over 24hrs and for 7 days. Ours was costing 3.50 a week, being used only 2-3 times...we now unplug it and many other electrical goods. I paid about £10-12 for it, but saved us way more long term. I then lent it to my FinL and daughter...

This is what I recommended right at the start of the thread, and reported back with my standby findings for my microwave oven.

The answer to this question is not as simple as it may seem. In some cases, it is best to turn off an appliance at the switch or unplug it when you are finished using it. For example, if you are not going to be using a particular appliance for an extended period of time, it is best to unplug it. This will help to prevent any potential fires that could occur if the appliance were to malfunction. However, in other cases, leaving an appliance plugged in can actually be beneficial. For instance, many experts recommend leaving your refrigerator plugged in even when you are on vacation. This helps to keep the fridge cold and prevents any food spoilage that could occur if the power were to go out. Ultimately, whether or not you should turn off an appliance at the switch or unplug it depends on the specific circumstances.

However, in other cases, leaving an appliance plugged in can actually be beneficial. For instance, many experts recommend leaving your refrigerator plugged in even when you are on vacation. This helps to keep the fridge cold and prevents any food spoilage that could occur if the power were to go out.

Am I missing something?
How can a fridge stay cold and keep the food from spoiling if it is not left plugged in?

It's best to empty the fridge and leave the door open if you intend to be away for more than a few days.

blog.loop.homes/the-cost-of-leaving-appliances-in-standby-mode

Just found this!