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
| Appliance | Typical power | An hour | A year, typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space heater | 2,500 W | 65.8p | £548.96 |
| Oil-filled radiator | 2,000 W | 52.6p | £548.96 |
| Heated towel rail | 450 W | 11.8p | £129.69 |
| Electric blanket | 100 W | 2.63p | £20.59 |
Cooling
| Appliance | Typical power | An hour | A year, typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window air conditioner | 666.7 W | 17.5p | £219.59 |
| Window fan | 152.5 W | 4.01p | £66.97 |
| Ceiling fan | 17.3 W | 0.46p | £7.09 |
Kitchen
| Appliance | Typical power | An hour | A year, typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fridge freezer | 54 W | — | £124.49 |
| Upright freezer | 50 W | — | £115.28 |
| Electric oven | 2,100 W | 55.3p | £108.08 |
| Electric hob | 2,000 W | 52.6p | £96.07 |
| Fridge | 32.9 W | — | £75.80 |
| Kettle | 3,000 W | 79p | £72.05 |
| Mini fridge | 28.1 W | — | £64.75 |
| Dishwasher | 1,800 W | — | £61.26 |
| Chest freezer | 24.9 W | — | £57.38 |
| Induction hob | 3,000 W | — | £50.80 |
| Compact dishwasher | 1,800 W | — | £39.57 |
| Drinks cooler | 16.3 W | — | £37.64 |
| Toaster oven | 1,225 W | 32.2p | £28.02 |
| Coffee maker | 1,050 W | 27.6p | £16.81 |
| Microwave oven | 1,000 W | 26.3p | £16.01 |
| Electric grill | 1,500 W | 39.5p | £10.29 |
| Toaster | 1,000 W | 26.3p | £4.80 |
| Cooker hood | 32.6 W | 0.86p | £3.13 |
Laundry
| Appliance | Typical power | An hour | A year, typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumble dryer | 2,500 W | — | £58.96 |
| Condenser tumble dryer | 1,003 W | — | £30.74 |
| Washing machine | 2,100 W | — | £20.84 |
| Clothes iron | 1,500 W | 39.5p | £20.59 |
Electronics
| Appliance | Typical power | An hour | A year, typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLED TV | 113 W | 2.97p | £62.40 |
| Desktop computer | 140 W | 3.68p | £56.87 |
| LED or LCD TV | 79.5 W | 2.09p | £44.06 |
| Laptop | 50 W | 1.32p | £25.11 |
| Games console | 120 W | 3.16p | £23.06 |
| Wi-Fi router | 10 W | 0.26p | £23.06 |
| TV box | 40 W | 1.05p | £19.21 |
| Computer monitor | 14.2 W | 0.37p | £7.23 |
| DVD player | 40 W | 1.05p | £2.47 |
Lighting
| Appliance | Typical power | An hour | A year, typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| LED downlight | 13 W | 0.34p | £5.00 |
Around the home
| Appliance | Typical power | An hour | A year, typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric water heater | 5,000 W | £1.32 | £1,441.02 |
| Immersion heater | 3,000 W | 79p | £576.41 |
| Dehumidifier | 500 W | 13.2p | £288.20 |
| Electric shower | 9,000 W | £2.37 | £230.56 |
| Air purifier | 25.9 W | 0.68p | £39.76 |
| Hair dryer | 2,000 W | 52.6p | £32.02 |
| Vacuum cleaner | 900 W | 23.7p | £18.53 |
| Electric lawn mower | 1,000 W | 26.3p | £10.29 |
| Extractor fan | 17.2 W | 0.45p | £1.65 |
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