Appliance Running Cost Calculator
Switch between common appliances to compare what each might cost to run. Adjust the example figures 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 tumble dryer
£0.75per day used
Uses 3 kWh on each day it's used (2,000 W × 1.5 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.
Comparing appliances fairly
Compare yearly costs rather than wattage alone. A 3,000 W kettle used for a few minutes a day can cost less over a year than a low-wattage appliance that's on all day.