Appliance Running Costs UK (2026)
Pick an appliance to see what it costs per hour, per day and per year at today's electricity price cap, with cheaper alternatives and tips.
Cost to run a electric heaterA 2,000W electric heater costs about £0.53 an hour at the 26.32p/kWh price cap. See daily and yearly costs and cheaper alternatives.Cost to run a oil-filled radiatorA 1,500W oil-filled radiator costs about £0.28 an hour at the 26.32p/kWh price cap. See daily and yearly costs and cheaper alternatives.Cost to run a fan heaterA 2,000W fan heater costs about £0.53 an hour at the 26.32p/kWh price cap. See daily and yearly costs and cheaper alternatives.Cost to run a electric blanketA 100W electric blanket costs about £0.03 an hour at the 26.32p/kWh price cap. See daily and yearly costs and cheaper alternatives.Cost to run a heated airerA 300W heated airer costs about £0.08 an hour at the 26.32p/kWh price cap. See daily and yearly costs and cheaper alternatives.Cost to run a tumble dryerA 2,500W tumble dryer costs about £0.66 an hour at the 26.32p/kWh price cap. See daily and yearly costs and cheaper alternatives.Cost to run a dehumidifierA 200W dehumidifier costs about £0.05 an hour at the 26.32p/kWh price cap. See daily and yearly costs and cheaper alternatives.Cost to run a air fryerA 1,500W air fryer costs about £0.39 an hour at the 26.32p/kWh price cap. See daily and yearly costs and cheaper alternatives.Cost to run a slow cookerA 200W slow cooker costs about £0.05 an hour at the 26.32p/kWh price cap. See daily and yearly costs and cheaper alternatives.Cost to run a electric ovenA 2,400W electric oven costs about £0.38 an hour at the 26.32p/kWh price cap. See daily and yearly costs and cheaper alternatives.Cost to run a kettleA 3,000W kettle costs about £0.79 an hour at the 26.32p/kWh price cap. See daily and yearly costs and cheaper alternatives.Cost to run a washing machineA 2,000W washing machine costs about £0.26 an hour at the 26.32p/kWh price cap. See daily and yearly costs and cheaper alternatives.Cost to run a dishwasherA 1,800W dishwasher costs about £0.24 an hour at the 26.32p/kWh price cap. See daily and yearly costs and cheaper alternatives.Cost to run a immersion heaterA 3,000W immersion heater costs about £0.79 an hour at the 26.32p/kWh price cap. See daily and yearly costs and cheaper alternatives.Cost to run a electric showerA 9,500W electric shower costs about £2.50 an hour at the 26.32p/kWh price cap. See daily and yearly costs and cheaper alternatives.Cost to run a fridge freezerA 150W fridge freezer costs about £0.01 an hour at the 26.32p/kWh price cap. See daily and yearly costs and cheaper alternatives.