Free Tool
Appliance Running Cost Calculator
Find out what any appliance costs to run — per hour, per day and per year — from its wattage and your electricity price.
Check the label on your appliance — presets above are typical values only.
Oct–Dec 2026 price cap electricity rate — replace with your own tariff if different.
Running cost
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How it works: energy used = watts ÷ 1,000 × hours; cost = energy × your electricity price. Standing charges are not included here — this is the running cost of the appliance alone.
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