Appliance Running Costs
Choose a household appliance to see an example running cost, then adjust the wattage, hours and price to match your own.
Quick appliance cost calculator
Pick an appliance, then adjust the example figures to match yours.
Example wattage — models vary, so check your appliance's label.
e.g. 0.25 = 15 min
0 to 7
Example rate — enter your own tariff.
Estimated cost to run a kettle
£0.15per day used
Uses 0.6 kWh on each day it's used (3,000 W × 0.2 h).
How it works: cost = power (kW) × hours used × price per kWh. Standing charges aren't included because you pay them whether or not the appliance is on.
Estimates only. Real consumption depends on the model, settings and how the appliance is used.
Appliance guides
Each guide explains how the appliance uses electricity and what changes its running cost.
- Washing machine electricity cost
- Tumble dryer electricity cost
- Dishwasher electricity cost
- TV electricity cost
- Electric shower electricity cost
- Electric heater electricity cost
- Kettle electricity cost
- Electric oven electricity cost
- Microwave electricity cost
- Fridge electricity cost
- Freezer electricity cost
- Gaming PC electricity cost
- Computer electricity cost
- Dehumidifier electricity cost
- Air conditioner electricity cost
About the example figures
Wattages and hours shown are examples to get you started, not universal figures. Appliances vary by model, age and settings, and many don't draw full power continuously. Check your appliance's label for the best estimate.