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What does it cost to run?

Pick an appliance and how much you use it. See the cost per hour, week, month and year at today's electricity rate for your region.

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Cost per hour of common appliances

At full power, at 26.32p per kWh (UK average). Heaters, ovens and air fryers switch on and off once they're hot, so real costs are often lower.

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