PennyPerHourWhat does it cost to run?
Plain-English running costs for UK homes, calculated at today's price cap (26.32p/kWh electricity, 7.97p/kWh gas). No jargon, no guesswork.
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| Appliance | Cost | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Kettle (3kW, one boil) | 3.9p | per boil |
| Electric shower (9kW, 10 min) | 39p | per shower |
| Fan heater (2kW) | 53p | per hour |
| Oil-filled radiator (1.5kW) | 39p | per hour |
| Air fryer (1.5kW, 20 min, full power) | 13p | per cook |
| Dehumidifier (200W) | 5.3p | per hour |
| Heated airer (220W) | 5.8p | per hour |
| TV (100W) | 2.6p | per hour |
| Electric blanket (100W) | 2.6p | per hour |
| Laptop (50W) | 1.3p | per hour |
| LED bulb (8W) | 0.2p | per hour |
Electricity at 26.32p/kWh, the Ofgem price cap for 1 October to 31 December 2026. Next change: 1 January 2027.
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