Appliance running costs
What 28 common appliances cost to run at the October to December 2026 price cap of 26.32p per kWh. Pick one for a closer look, or use the calculator for your own.
Updated 20 October 2026
Most expensive to cheapest
Yearly costs assume typical use. The cost per use is one typical session, wash or cycle.
| Appliance | Per use | Typical use | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil-filled radiator | 26.3p | per hour | £384.27 |
| Fan heater | 52.6p | per hour | £384.27 |
| Tumble dryer (vented) | 94.8p | per load | £148.22 |
| Electric shower | 37.5p | per 9-minute shower | £136.90 |
| Dehumidifier (compressor) | 31.6p | per day (6 hours) | £115.28 |
| Electric oven | 52.6p | per hour of cooking | £109.79 |
| Tumble dryer (heat pump) | 46.1p | per load | £72.05 |
| Gaming PC | 27.6p | per 3-hour gaming session | £72.05 |
| Fridge freezer | 19p | per day | £69.17 |
| Induction hob (one ring) | 19.7p | per 30 minutes on one ring | £61.76 |
| Dishwasher | 26.3p | per cycle | £54.90 |
| Washing machine (40°C) | 23.7p | per 40°C wash | £49.41 |
| Heated clothes airer | 31.6p | per 4 hours | £49.41 |
| Air fryer | 18.4p | per 30-minute cook | £48.03 |
| TV (55-inch LED) | 2.6p | per hour of viewing | £38.43 |
| Kettle | 2.6p | per boil (2–3 mugs) | £28.82 |
| Games console | 10.5p | per 2-hour gaming session | £27.45 |
| Wi-Fi router | 6.3p | per day | £23.06 |
| Slow cooker | 42.1p | per 8-hour cook | £21.96 |
| Laptop | 7.9p | per working day (6 hours) | £20.59 |
| Hair dryer | 7.9p | per blow-dry (about 9 minutes) | £20.59 |
| Iron | 31.6p | per 30-minute ironing session | £16.47 |
| Microwave | 2.4p | per 5-minute use | £15.85 |
| Bean-to-cup coffee machine | 1.3p | per cup of coffee | £13.93 |
| Vacuum cleaner | 5.9p | per 18-minute clean | £9.26 |
| Electric blanket | 1.6p | per hour | £5.76 |
| Toaster | 1.2p | per round of toast (3 minutes) | £4.32 |
| LED bulb | 1.1p | per evening (5 hours) | £3.84 |
Excludes the daily standing charge, which you pay whatever you use.
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Laundry
- Washing machine (40°C)About 23.7p per 40°C wash, £49.41 a year
- Tumble dryer (vented)About 94.8p per load, £148.22 a year
- Tumble dryer (heat pump)About 46.1p per load, £72.05 a year
- Heated clothes airerAbout 31.6p per 4 hours, £49.41 a year
- Dehumidifier (compressor)About 31.6p per day (6 hours), £115.28 a year
- IronAbout 31.6p per 30-minute ironing session, £16.47 a year