British Gas Urges UK Households to Delay Laundry During Heatwave

British Gas has advised UK households to postpone washing clothes until after 5pm during the current heatwave. The recommendation is intended to limit additional heat inside homes when outdoor temperatures—and indoor discomfort—are at their highest.

This is not a ban on daytime laundry or a warning that washing machines will break in hot weather. It is one part of wider guidance for reducing heat generated by appliances while unusually hot and humid conditions affect Britain.