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Appliance Scheduling Workflow

Schedule high-energy appliances (washer, dryer, dishwasher, pool pump) to run during off-peak hours for cost savings

Complexity: Moderate | Duration: 5-15m | Category: Personal/Productivity

Tags: appliance-scheduling energy-savings automation cost-optimization smart-home

Workflow Diagram​

Steps​

Step 1: Identify​

Agent: appliance

scheduler - List all high-draw appliances

Step 2: Analyze​

Agent: energy

analytics-agent - Determine off-peak rate windows

Step 3: Prioritize​

Agent: appliance

scheduler - Order tasks by urgency and duration

Step 4: Schedule​

Agent: appliance

scheduler - Assign start times within off-peak periods

Step 5: Automate​

Agent: smart

plug-controller - Configure smart plugs for auto-start

Step 6: Notify​

Agent: alert

notification-agent - Send reminders to load appliances

Step 7: Track​

Agent: energy

analytics-agent - Measure actual savings achieved

Usage​

To execute this workflow:

/workflow personal/productivity/appliance-scheduling-workflow.workflow

See other workflows in this category for related automation patterns.