white goods on a timer switch

[chocccie]

Am I right in thinking that it's inadvisable to put white goods onto a timer switch?

Cheap leccy starts after I've gone to bed and stops before I get up!

But I have in the back of my mind that large electrical items shouldn't really have a timer on them?

[cooperlola]

It might be inadvisable (I guess it's a question of the amount of power they use) but I've been doing it for years myself both here and in the UK without problems.  I do all my washing and dishwashing at cheap rate in this way.

[Clair]

 I do as Coop does, using a timer to get the dryer on during the cheap rate.

The washing machine has a built-in delayed start (départ différé) so I can program it to start when it best suits my purse.

[Iceni]

[quote user="Clair"] 

I do as Coop does, using a timer to get the dryer on during the cheap rate.

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Sadly on our drying machine we have a clockwork timing device. Luckily we have HC during the afternoon.

John

[chocccie]

thanks folks

[Russethouse]

 I think the reason its not advisable is the fire risk - dishwashers and tumble dryers in particular - make sure you have a good smoke alarm !

[chocccie]

yes that's what I understood - that big white good could represent a fire risk.

I do have smoke alarms... but there is a mighty thick stone wall between my bedroom and the kitchen!