What does it cost to run your appliances?

Updated 7 November 2026 · ClearCost UK · 4 min read

Find out what each appliance in your home costs to run. Every page shows the cost per hour, day, month and year at typical the UK electricity prices, and lets you enter your own price.
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Where the money goes

In most homes the biggest costs are heating, hot water and anything that makes heat: cooking, tumble dryers, kettles and electric heaters. Small always-on devices such as routers cost little each but run all year.

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Questions people ask

Which appliances cost the most to run?
Heating, water heating, tumble dryers, electric ovens and air conditioning are usually the biggest. Fridges and freezers cost less per hour but run all day.

Results are estimates for information only, not financial advice. Read the full disclaimer.

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