Appliance Running Cost Comparison
Compare two appliances by purchase price plus electricity cost over their lifetime, and see which is really cheaper. Free, private and instant.
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How to use the Appliance Running Cost Comparison
- Enter your values in the fields above.
- The result updates automatically as you type.
- Copy or note the figures you need.
About this tool
A cheaper appliance can cost more to own once electricity is counted. Enter each appliance's power in watts, how many hours a day it runs, its price and how many years you expect to keep it. The comparison shows yearly running cost, total cost of ownership and when the more efficient, dearer option pays for itself. The electricity price is an editable example; use the unit rate on your own bill.
Appliance Running Cost Comparison is part of ToolStack Hub's Calculators. It runs entirely in your browser, which keeps your data private and makes results instant. There is nothing to install, no account to create and no usage limit.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find an appliance's wattage?
On the rating plate or energy label, or in the manual. The label often gives kWh per year, which you can divide by 365 and 24 to estimate average watts. A plug-in energy meter shows real use.
What electricity price should I use?
The unit rate on your latest bill, in pence per kWh. The default is only an example.
Is the Appliance Running Cost Comparison free?
Yes. Appliance Running Cost Comparison is completely free with no sign-up, limits or watermarks.
Is my data private when I use the Appliance Running Cost Comparison?
Yes. It runs in your browser, so your input is not uploaded to our servers.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. ToolStack Hub tools work on phones, tablets and desktop browsers.
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