Appliance running-cost calculator
Calculate what common appliances cost to run using Ofgem capped electricity rates.
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Appliance cost calculator
What everyday electrical things cost to run, at today's capped electricity unit rate. Add how many times a week you use each one to see the yearly cost.
| Appliance | Energy used | Cost per use | Times a week | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling a kettlePer boil | 0.11 kWh | 2.9p | £0.00 | |
| Air fryer30 minutes | 0.75 kWh | 19.6p | £0.00 | |
| Washing machineTypical cycle | 0.63 kWh | 16.4p | £0.00 | |
| Tumble dryerTypical cycle | 2.50 kWh | 65.3p | £0.00 | |
| Electric shower10 minutes | 1.50 kWh | 39.2p | £0.00 | |
| Total per year | £0.00 | |||
Based on 26.11p per kWh, the capped Direct Debit electricity unit rate for 1 Jul – 30 Sept 2026. Energy used per appliance is a typical-use assumption, not a measurement of your own appliance.