Man compares cost of washing machine settings and finds 'big difference'

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As energy bills are set to skyrocket, households are looking for any way to shave even the smallest amounts off their bills.Ofgem today confirmed and 80 per cent rise in the energy price cap, sending households' average annual fuel bills from just under £2000 to a soaring £3549 from October 1.The news has shone a light on how much it costs to run basic home appliances, with some being more costly to operate in the long term.

In fact, one important household item - the washing machine - can hike up your energy bills significantly due to its use of electricity.

One man has stepped in to find out just how much a washing machine can cost you. Mike of Mike's Money Talk on TikTok, seeks to share the best ways Brits can save cash in small ways.

Known as @ukmoneytalk on the social media app, he tested three different wash cycles and compared the costs using his smart meter display, and found a "big difference" in each one.In the minute-long video, he first stated that he would be testing a Samsung Eco Bubble machine with a 10.5kg load capacity.