⚡ Electricity Cost Calculator

How much does any appliance cost to run — per hour, day and year

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Kettle ~3000W · Oven ~2500W · TV ~100W · Fridge ~150W
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Check your energy bill — price cap ~24.5p (2025)
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Running Costs

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How Electricity Costs Are Calculated

Cost = power (kW) × hours × unit rate. A 2000W (2kW) heater running 2 hours/day at 24.5p/kWh costs 2 × 2 × 24.5p = 98p/day, or about £358/year.

Typical Appliance Running Costs (at 24.5p/kWh)

  • Kettle (3kW): ~2.5p per boil
  • Washing machine (2kW): ~25–50p per cycle
  • Tumble dryer (2.5kW): ~£1+ per cycle — one of the most expensive appliances
  • Electric oven (2.5kW): ~60p per hour
  • Air fryer (1.5kW): ~15p per 25-min session
  • Fridge-freezer: ~£90–£140/year (runs constantly but cycles on/off)

Reducing Your Bills

The biggest savings come from heating-related appliances: tumble dryers, electric heaters, immersion heaters. Air-drying clothes, using an air fryer instead of the oven for small meals, and only boiling the water you need all add up to £100+ per year.