The cost of living crisis is taking its toll on many households throughout the UK, but how does one survive financially when there are things in our homes that we need to use on a daily basis?
This is where the need for wanting to know how much household items such as the kettle, cooker, washing machine, tumble dryer and so many more items cost to use each time.
As they say, knowledge is power, once we know how much particular items cost us to use - we can then adapt the way in which we use them and make better cost effective decisions.
To give you an idea of what appliances and electricals in your home could be costing you - we have rounded up 10 popular household items and how much they cost to run below.
Cost of running everyday household items
1. Air Fryer
Air fryers have grown in popularity due to the cost of living crisis, with experts claiming that you could save a whopping 50% on energy by simply switching from an oven to an air fryer.
The cost of using an air fryer on average two hours per use:
- One day: £1.06
- One week: £7.45
- Monthly: £31.92
- Annually: £388.36
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2. Kettle
It's that time of year when we certainly get our money's worth out of our kettles. Several cups of tea, coffee and soups to keep us warm in a day, especially now that many work from home more regularly.
According to experts a rapid boil kettle could save you up to 65% on energy use.
So what could using our kettles be costing us per day, on average for one hours use ?
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3. Microwave
Even though we may only use our microwave for a matter of minutes each time, there's a lot of power that gets used each time.
Experts say that using a microwave is still more energy efficient and cost effective than using an oven.
See below for a breakdown of how much it costs for 30 minutes use:
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4. Oven
It's quite hard to avoid using the oven when you've got several mouths to feed. And if you've got teens or young adults living in the house who may cook separate meals, the usage could be higher than the average household.
Experts also claim that if you're cooking small meals every day it may be worth investing in a mini oven where you could save 50-70% on your energy bills.
So exactly how much does it cost to use the oven on average for one hour per day?
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5. Dishwasher
How often individual households use their dishwasher depends on how many people are living in that house. The average house consisting of 4-people may use theirs 2-3 times a week on average, whereas larger family households may need to put theirs on daily.
There's definitely a cost effective alternative to using the dishwasher - so maybe it's time to start washing the dishes by hand?
If not, these energy efficient dishwashers from Currys, will help you save water.
Here's what it costs to use your dishwasher for one hour everyday:
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6. Washing Machine
The washing machine is one of the most heavily used appliances in the home. A 7kg washing machine used 220 times a year will cost typically between £25 – £35 a year to run.
There are several factors that influence a washing machine’s energy consumption including the machine’s energy rating. Look out for the colour coded A-G rating, A being the most energy efficient.
To find out how much energy is used for 2 hours daily use, see below:
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7. Tumble Dryer
There's nothing quite like pulling a towel out of the tumble dryer and it feeling all warm, fluffy and snug.
But how much is it costing you for this cosy comfort feeling?
Many people have made the swap to using air dryers and heated dryers instead.
If that isn't for you, here's what using your tumble dryer for one hour a day could be costing you.
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8. TV
There's no greater way to relax than to snuggle up in bed or on the sofa and watch your favourite TV shows and movies. Other than sleeping, it's the cheapest way to relax.. but are we sure? Let's find out...
This is how much watching TV for five hours a day is costing the average person.
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9. Phone and Tablet Charger
There's no getting away from having to use a phone and tablet charger. We rely heavily on our devices using them for several hours a day. When it comes to charging them up, many tend to charge them overnight, so this can be anything up to 8-hours plus.
So what does it cost to charge our devices for this length of time?
10. Fan Heater
It's getting cold outside, and in, and the temptation to heat rooms in the home instantly with a fan heater sounds appealing. But what will it cost you per day for 3 hours use, and also in the long run?
Keep reading to find out.
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If there are even more household items that you'd like to check the cost of running - just head over to Citizensadvice.org.uk
