What do your kitchen appliances cost to run?
Old appliances quietly cost you money every year. Tick off what you've got, add your electricity price, and see the yearly running cost — plus what upgrading to efficient models could save.
On a recent bill; the UK average is around 28p/kWh.
Enter the annual kWh from each appliance's energy label for an exact figure — or pick its energy rating for a good estimate.
Tip: for energy use, the rating and size matter far more than the brand — Bosch, Siemens and Neff share a parent company and post near-identical figures for equivalent models.
Running cost a year
£384/yr
Upgrade & save
Efficient (A-rated) versions would cost about £272/yr to run — saving £112 a year, or roughly £1,120 over 10 years.
Indicative for a typical UK household — real usage varies with habits and household size. Efficient appliances cost more up front, so weigh the yearly saving against the price.
Figures are indicative for a typical UK household and will vary with your usage, model and tariff. Use them as a guide to the ballpark saving, not an exact bill.