Yeah, but if I update it now it will break other blueprint automations currently in use.
Blacky 
You could still use this blueprint 
State Notifications & Actions. You would use numeric state above option 8 and then put in your watt setting say 60 watts and then in the Time Delay set your time to 30+ (whatever you like). Then when it is above 60 watts for 30 min it sends you the notification. It more built for what your trying to do.
You have more option to do like create action buttons so if your not home you could then send a notification to everyone to close the freezer door 
If you change your mind later and use a contact sensor all you have to do is change the trigger settings.
Blacky
Too bad it will break existing automations if you update a description.
Setting the end message device works for the watchdog. Thanks! This message should be enough for now :).
Hi Blacky,
thanks a lot for your awesome work. I have a usecase, where I e.g. forgot to turn of my PC/ stereo system, etc.
I could use the watchdog to inform me about that (runtime longer than expected), but then the automation will stop.
Is it possible to include a watchdog that doesn’t cancel the automation? In my case if I forgot to turn off these devices the message will remind me to do so, then the automation will afterwards completely turn off the power socket (custom end action), so that I also don’t forget to do that.
Welcome to the community.
Your welcome.
There are a few reasons why we cancel the automation with the watchdog. That is, if we don’t then it will not let you restart the next automation until then end is completed.
You can use the Custom Actions - Watchdog to then turn OFF your power socket.
Blacky
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Important:
If you were using the Watchdog option in a previous version, you’ll need to set this new device input to continue receiving Watchdog notifications. Be sure to update your automations accordingly.
New Features
Watchdog Notification Device Input Added
This update introduces a new input option: Devices Notified specifically for the Watchdog feature.
What’s new:
- Previously, the Watchdog notifications were sent to the same devices used for the End Notify. This update separates the two, providing better control and clarity.
- You can now explicitly select which devices should receive a notification if the appliance fails to complete its task and the Watchdog is triggered.
- You can now notify additional devices for potential issues without affecting who gets notified when the appliance completes successfully.
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@Blacky I’ve settup this blueprint and works really well so thanks for that, but in the cost and consumption it is no where near correct and also why are the figures in a minus ?
it has used no where near 22.5kWh
alias: Washing Machine Notification
description: ""
use_blueprint:
path: Blackshome/appliance-notifications.yaml
input:
power_sensor: sensor.kitchen_washing_machine_power
include_end_notify: enable_end_notify_options
end_notify_device:
- c1adc20630ba834a1b25584d5414d48c
- 1157c307a9b7d769644e227a645f2d6f
include_power_tracking: enable_power_tracking_and_cost
power_consumption_sensor: sensor.kitchen_washing_machine_power
cost_per_kwh: sensor.octopus_energy_electricity_22j0006288_1591022098690_current_rate
include_duration_tracking: enable_duration_tracking
include_start_notify: enable_start_notify_options
start_notify_device:
- 1157c307a9b7d769644e227a645f2d6f
end_appliance_power: 5
end_time_delay: 1
watchdog_notify_device:
- 1157c307a9b7d769644e227a645f2d6f
- c1adc20630ba834a1b25584d5414d48c
watchdog_notify_interruption_level: time-sensitive
watchdog_timeframe:
hours: 1
minutes: 40
seconds: 0
include_watchdog: enable_watchdog
start_power_consumption: input_number.washing_machine_power_tracking_start_number_helper
end_power_consumption: input_number.washing_machine_power_tracking_end_number_helper
end_message_cost: Approx Cost £
what have I got setup wrong ?
Thanks for your YAML that makes it easer to find.
Your using the wrong power sensor in Power Tracking - Power Sensor. Looks like this sensor is the one that uses the actual current draw when running and you have also used it in the correct input Power Sensor.
You need to select the correct power sensor that measures the accumulative power total (normally manufactures of smart pugs reset it everyday so also be aware of this) not the current draw. You can see your Kitchen Washing Machine Energy (this entity) was reset at the start of the day and only increased as the day went. Use this entity in Power Tracking - Power Sensor not your sensor.kitchen_washing_machine_power and you should find that it works.
Blacky
do you refer Power or Energy?, if the former none of my sockets / plugs support accumulative Power for the day, only Energy.
If you do refer to Energy I suggest you reword your blue print to correct this, as Power refers to current draw, Energy refers to energy used, the two are very different things.
This whole Section should be referring to Energy NOT Power
and also the Helper Guide should be updated to show something like this:
I agree, I can see that this can be confusing. I will update it… thanks Andy.
Stay tuned for an update.
PS: How did you go now… is it all working now?
Blacky
Thanks, I’ll let you know on next wash cycle 
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Maintenance
- Renamed Power Tracking to Energy Tracking
The Power Tracking option is now called Energy Tracking to more accurately reflect what the option does, estimate energy usage (kWh) and optional estimated cost per cycle.
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maybe change Step size – I recommend setting this to 0.01 to Step size – I recommend setting this to 0.001 this reports down to 1 Wh used.
It does that anyway, it is just when you use a slider to adjust the number helper. If your sensor reports in 0.001 then it records that.
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Maintenance
- “Time” section renamed to “Notify Time Restrictions” for improved clarity.
- Updated various descriptions for consistency and better understanding.
Bugs Fixed
- Fixed a bug where Notify Time Restrictions would prevent Duration Tracking, Cycle Counter, and Service Reminders from updating if the automation was stopped by the notify time restriction.
- Fixed a bug where custom actions would not run if Notify Time Restrictions blocked the automation.
Note: If you were relying on this time restriction to stop your custom actions, you will now need to add achoosecondition with a time check before your custom action.
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This Blueprint is awsome and my wife loves it.
But the one thing that drives me nuts is the fact that there is no option to automaticly delete the first notification when the second one appeares and there is no notification deletion if the appliace is ready and the Door has been opened.
I always rush to the laundry room if i see the notification (much often later then my wife because my phone is always silent) only to check that my wife has already taken out the laundry.
Is it possible to adapt the blueprint so the first notification is deleted before sending the reminder notification and completly delete the/ all message/s if the laundry already has been taken out?
Thanks by the way for doing these blueprints so every other user could use them and get a happy life/wife 
in a similar vein, I still have a node-red automation set up for my doorbell ringer (hope to convert it to a HA automation one day…) using actionable notifications. There’s an option there I was able to set called “Timeout” which will erase the notification after x seconds.
I’m not exactly sure how this works, let me know if I can share any other info from this flow that might be helpful:
Thanks for your kind words and welcome to the community.
I do have this on my list to do as a few have asked for this and the option for tags. I will develop it and add it in. Keep an eye out for the update or use my 
Blueprint Update Notifications blueprint and you will be notified when it is out.
Blacky