UK households urged to wash clothes at 30°C to cut energy use and bills amid 2% price cap rise.

UK households facing a 2% energy price cap rise from October 1 to December 31 are being urged by consumer experts, including Which?, to lower their washing machine temperature to save up to 38% on energy use. Research shows that washing clothes at 30°C significantly reduces energy consumption without harming cleaning performance for most everyday loads. This simple change, requiring no shift in laundry habits, offers a practical way to cut bills amid rising energy costs, while also reducing environmental impact.