How much am I paying to run my dishwasher?
Research by the Energy Saving Trust has previously found dishwashers contribute 8% to overall electricity bills.
But how much your’s costs to run depends on its wattage.
Will Ashton Smith, director of sustainability at Domestic and General, said under the current Ofgem price cap, a 1.6kWh model would cost around 43p an hour to run.
He explained: “If you are charged 27p per kWh of energy you use, and you have your 1600 wattage dishwasher on for three hours a day, you will be charged £1.30 per day for this.”
Even if that seems cheap, you might still want to cut costs – here are some ways you can do that.
What age does child benefit stop?
Child benefit payments stop on August 31, on or after your child’s 16th birthday, if they leave education or training.
If this is the case, your teen will get their own registered National Insurance Number.
You are still entitled to cash after they turn 16 and choose to stay in “approved” education or training.
Once your child has reached their final year of secondary school, the Child Benefit Office will send you a letter.
How do I apply for the cold weather payment?
You do not need to apply to the scheme, as cash is automatically sent within a two working weeks to anyone eligible.
If you don’t receive a payment but believe you’re eligible, contact your pension centre or Jobcentre Plus office.
Alternatively, call the Universal Credit helpline on 0800 328 5644.
If you’re getting Universal Credit, you can also sign in to your account and add a note to your journal.
When temperatures plummet, you can check if your area is due a cold weather payment by typing your postcode into the government’s tool on its website.
