Appliance Energy Cost
Work out what an appliance costs to run over a day, month or year.
The true cost of an appliance
An appliance's running cost depends on its power, how much you use it, and your electricity rate. This works out the cost over a day, month or year, so you can see what a device genuinely adds to your bill and compare the running cost of one against another before buying.
Enter the appliance's power, usage and your rate to see the cost.
Running cost versus purchase price
The insight that changes buying decisions is that a cheaper appliance can cost more to own, because the running cost over years can dwarf the difference in purchase price — an inefficient fridge or an old tumble dryer quietly spends the saving many times over. This is why energy ratings exist and why the total cost of ownership, purchase plus years of running, is the honest way to compare appliances.
Questions & answers
Can a cheaper appliance cost more overall?
Yes — an inefficient model's running cost over years can dwarf a lower purchase price, so total cost of ownership is the honest comparison.
What do I need to work out the cost?
The appliance's power in watts, how much you use it, and your electricity rate — from those the running cost follows.
Is anything uploaded?
No. The calculation happens in your browser.