Appliance running costs
What 30 common appliances cost to run at the current price cap of 26.32p per kWh.
Uses Ofgem's price cap for 1 October to 31 December 2026, the average for Great Britain when paying by Direct Debit. Prices checked 13 November 2026.
Use the calculator for your own appliance, region and price.
Heating and hot water
| Appliance | Typical power | An hour | 10 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric shower | 9,000 W | £2.37 | 39.5p |
| Immersion heater | 3,000 W | 79p | 13.2p |
| Electric heater | 2,500 W | 65.8p | 11p |
| Oil-filled radiator | 2,000 W | 52.6p | 8.8p |
| Dehumidifier | 500 W | 13.2p | 2.2p |
| Towel rail | 450 W | 11.8p | 2p |
| Heating blanket | 150 W | 3.9p | 0.7p |
Kitchen
| Appliance | Typical power | An hour | 10 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3,000 W | 79p | 13.2p |
| Oven * | 2,100 W | 55.3p | 9.2p |
| Hob | 2,000 W | 52.6p | 8.8p |
| Grill | 1,500 W | 39.5p | 6.6p |
| Toaster | 1,000 W | 26.3p | 4.4p |
| Microwave | 1,000 W | 26.3p | 4.4p |
| Fridge-freezer * | 300 W | 7.9p | 1.3p |
| Freezer * | 150 W | 3.9p | 0.7p |
| Fridge * | 150 W | 3.9p | 0.7p |
| Extractor fan | 20 W | 0.5p | 0.1p |
Laundry and cleaning
| Appliance | Typical power | An hour | 10 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumble dryer | 2,500 W | 65.8p | 11p |
| Washing machine | 2,100 W | 55.3p | 9.2p |
| Iron | 1,500 W | 39.5p | 6.6p |
| Vacuum cleaner | 900 W | 23.7p | 3.9p |
TV and computers
| Appliance | Typical power | An hour | 10 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desktop computer | 140 W | 3.7p | 0.6p |
| Games console | 120 W | 3.2p | 0.5p |
| LCD TV | 120 W | 3.2p | 0.5p |
| Laptop | 50 W | 1.3p | 0.2p |
| TV box | 40 W | 1.1p | 0.2p |
| Broadband router | 10 W | 0.3p | under 0.1p |
Around the home
| Appliance | Typical power | An hour | 10 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdryer | 2,000 W | 52.6p | 8.8p |
| Electric mower | 1,000 W | 26.3p | 4.4p |
| Light bulb | 10 W | 0.3p | under 0.1p |
* Ovens, fridges and freezers switch themselves off once they reach temperature, so they draw this power only part of the time. Typical power ratings are from Centre for Sustainable Energy: How much electricity am I using?. Costs are our own sums at the current price cap.