Households across the city are feeling the brunt of the cost of living crisis with many home essentials skyrocketing in price.
People are wanting to know how much their everyday household appliances are costing them with each use.
Being aware of how much certain items cost to use may help people make better cost-effective choices. To lend a helping hand, we have rounded up 10 popular household items and how much they cost to run:
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1. Air Fryer
Experts claim that you could save a substantial 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
2. Kettle
Several cups of tea, coffee and soups keep us warm during the colder months, 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.
- One day: £0.84p
- One week: £5.88
- Monthly: £25.20
- Annually: £306.60
3. Microwave
Although we may only use our microwave for a matter of minutes each time, there is a lot of power within each use. Experts argue 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:
- One day: £0.11p
- One week: £0.78p
- Monthly: £3.36
- Annually: £40.88
4. Oven
It's quite hard to avoid using the oven when you've got several mouths to feed.
However, experts advise 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.
- One day: £0.59p
- One week: £4.12
- Monthly: £17.64
- Annually: £214.62
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.
If you don't fancy washing the dishes yourselves as an alternative, here's what it costs to use your dishwasher for one hour everyday:
- One day: £0.38p
- One week: £2.65
- Monthly: £11.34
- Annually: £137.97
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.
- One day: £1.18
- One week: £8.23
- Monthly: £35.28
- Annually: £429.24
7. Tumble Dryer
Here's what using your tumble dryer for one hour a day could be costing you.
- One day: £0.70p
- One week: £4.90
- Monthly: £21.00
- Annually: £255.50
8. Television
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.
This is how much watching TV for five hours a day is costing the average person.
- One day: £0.21p
- One week: £1.47
- Monthly: £6.30
- Annually: £76.65
9. Phone and Tablet Charger
There is no avoiding 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?
- One day: £0.02p
- One week: £0.16p
- Monthly: £0.67p
- Annually: £8.18
10. Fan Heater
With the colder months creeping nearer, heating 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?
- One day: £2.10
- One week: £14.70
- Monthly: £63.00
- Annually: £766.50
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