** Appliances like ovens, fridges and freezers turn themselves off when they reach the required temperature, so for some of the time that they are in use they won’t be using much or any electricity. This is because no one boils a kettle for an hour at a time, or puts on the fridge for 10 minutes. NB The costs below are based on a unit price for electricity of 34p per kWh (average direct debit rate) which is the price cap after 1 October 2022 as announced by the government on 12 September.įor some appliances we’ve only listed the cost for either an hour (column 2) or ten minutes (column 3).
So cost of running, say, your microwave, could be a little more or a little less than the figure given. We’ve taken an average power rating for each appliance the actual power rating will depend on the size and specifications of the appliance. This table show what it costs to use a range of common appliances. And an iron will also use a lot of electricity because although it’s only used now and again, it requires a lot of power to make it hot. Of course, the amount of electricity it uses depends on how long it’s on for.Īn item like a fridge has a low wattage, but it will use a lot of electricity because it’s in use continually. This is the amount of electricity it needs in order to work. The largest proportion of most household’s electricity bill comes from running appliances like washing machines, dishwashers and electric showers.Įvery appliance has a power rating, usually given in watts (W) or kilowatts (kW) (1000W = 1kW). See table below for ratings for different appliances. So if you want to save electricity, there’s no point worrying about a digital clock or an electric razor since these use so little power you would hardly notice the difference. As a rule, those with moving parts or which produce heat use much more than those that produce light or sound. Some electrical appliances use a lot of electricity. And to do this, it helps to focus on the things that use the most, and so cost you most money … Recent steep increases in the cost of electricity mean that it’s more important than ever to find savings.
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