IF my dishwasher breaks down and I cannot repair it immediately, er indoors has warned me that we will be buying a new one within 24 hrs.
Having a large family who all eat meals at different times of the day, and a small sink area makes it so much easier on her to simply fill the dishwasher and put it on overnight.
I do agree too, seeing as she is busy with all the housework, cooking, cleaning, ironing, walking the dog etc.

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Not having one nearly cost me a divorce once...
But we have digressed...
I have had my meter changed and we are not in a smart meter area yet, when they become compulsory As far as I know they will not be compulsory for all.