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What appliances cost to run

48 appliances, each at its typical power and use, at 26.32p/kWh. Open one to put in your own wattage and hours.

Heating

Heating: typical power and running cost
ApplianceTypical powerAn hourA year, typical use
Space heater2,500 W65.8p£548.96
Oil-filled radiator2,000 W52.6p£548.96
Heated towel rail450 W11.8p£129.69
Electric blanket100 W2.63p£20.59

Cooling

Cooling: typical power and running cost
ApplianceTypical powerAn hourA year, typical use
Window air conditioner666.7 W17.5p£219.59
Window fan152.5 W4.01p£66.97
Ceiling fan17.3 W0.46p£7.09

Kitchen

Kitchen: typical power and running cost
ApplianceTypical powerAn hourA year, typical use
Fridge freezer54 W—£124.49
Upright freezer50 W—£115.28
Electric oven2,100 W55.3p£108.08
Electric hob2,000 W52.6p£96.07
Fridge32.9 W—£75.80
Kettle3,000 W79p£72.05
Mini fridge28.1 W—£64.75
Dishwasher1,800 W—£61.26
Chest freezer24.9 W—£57.38
Induction hob3,000 W—£50.80
Compact dishwasher1,800 W—£39.57
Drinks cooler16.3 W—£37.64
Toaster oven1,225 W32.2p£28.02
Coffee maker1,050 W27.6p£16.81
Microwave oven1,000 W26.3p£16.01
Electric grill1,500 W39.5p£10.29
Toaster1,000 W26.3p£4.80
Cooker hood32.6 W0.86p£3.13

Laundry

Laundry: typical power and running cost
ApplianceTypical powerAn hourA year, typical use
Tumble dryer2,500 W—£58.96
Condenser tumble dryer1,003 W—£30.74
Washing machine2,100 W—£20.84
Clothes iron1,500 W39.5p£20.59

Electronics

Electronics: typical power and running cost
ApplianceTypical powerAn hourA year, typical use
OLED TV113 W2.97p£62.40
Desktop computer140 W3.68p£56.87
LED or LCD TV79.5 W2.09p£44.06
Laptop50 W1.32p£25.11
Games console120 W3.16p£23.06
Wi-Fi router10 W0.26p£23.06
TV box40 W1.05p£19.21
Computer monitor14.2 W0.37p£7.23
DVD player40 W1.05p£2.47

Lighting

Lighting: typical power and running cost
ApplianceTypical powerAn hourA year, typical use
LED downlight13 W0.34p£5.00

Around the home

Around the home: typical power and running cost
ApplianceTypical powerAn hourA year, typical use
Electric water heater5,000 W£1.32£1,441.02
Immersion heater3,000 W79p£576.41
Dehumidifier500 W13.2p£288.20
Electric shower9,000 W£2.37£230.56
Air purifier25.9 W0.68p£39.76
Hair dryer2,000 W52.6p£32.02
Vacuum cleaner900 W23.7p£18.53
Electric lawn mower1,000 W26.3p£10.29
Extractor fan17.2 W0.45p£1.65

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Electricity

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Gas

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