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Heating and appliance guides

What things really cost to run in a UK home, worked out from published figures and today's energy prices for your region.

Heating cost calculatorGas boiler vs heat pump vs electric heaters for your home.Heat pump vs gas boilerReal-world efficiency and today's gas and electricity prices.Boiler Upgrade SchemeWho qualifies for the £7,500 heat pump grant, and how to get it.Electric heater vs central heatingWhich is cheaper for heating one room.Electric heater costsOil-filled, fan heaters and electric fires per hour.Air fryer vs ovenIs an air fryer really cheaper to cook with?Tumble dryer costsVented, condenser and heat pump dryers compared.Dehumidifier costsPer hour, and is it cheaper than a tumble dryer?Electric shower costsPer shower, and compared with a gas combi boiler.What uses most electricityAppliances ranked by cost per hour.Gas boiler running costsPer hour, per month and per year, with live gas prices.Heating on low all day?The answer for gas boilers, and the exceptions.Combi vs system boilerHot water on demand vs a tank: what it costs.Shower & bath cost (gas)A shower costs pennies; a bath costs more.Boiler flow temperatureA free change that can save around 9% of your gas.Old vs new boilerWhat an old boiler is costing you each year.Oil & LPG boiler costsOff-grid heating costs, and the £9,000 heat pump grant.