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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.

0.5 means half an hour.

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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.

Winter: keeping warm for less

Help with bills, and the cheapest ways to stay warm and dry clothes this winter.

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Boilers & heating

Running costs for gas, oil and LPG boilers, with today's live gas price, plus free ways to cut your heating bill.

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