As the cost of living crisis continues to affect households, many of us will be wondering exactly how much some of our electrical appliances are costing to run.
Some things are simple to cut back on, but there are certain items that we just can't do without using as the colder months come in.
Educating yourself on the running cost of these items could help you to save money on your bills, and help you make more cost-effective decisions.
To help with this, the Mirror has listed 10 everyday items that are cost-friendly, coming in at less than £2.15 to run.
1. Air fryer
If you've jumped on the air fryer hype that's been sweeping social media recently, you may be wondering how much it costs to run and if it's cheaper than using the oven to cook.
Energy experts have actually claimed that you can save up to 50% on your energy with an air fryer instead of switching on the oven to cook dinner.
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
Buy it from Robert Dyas from (£39.99).
2. Kettle
Nothing beats a good cup of tea or coffee to warm us up in the winter.
And with many of us now working from home, we're relying on our kettles for a hot drink several times a day.
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 ?
- One day: 84p
- One week: £5.88
- Monthly: £25.20
- Annually: £306.60
Buy it from Robert Dyas from (£27.99).
3. Microwave
Experts believe that using a microwave is a more cost-effective way to cook than the oven.
Even though they're only used for a couple of minutes at a time, they do use a lot of power, but compared to an oven they still cost less.
See below for a breakdown of how much it costs for 30 minutes use:
- One day: 11p
- One week: 78p
- Monthly: £3.36
- Annually: £40.88
Buy it from Amazon from (£55.00).
4. Oven
If you're part of a big family, sometimes you can't avoid using an oven.
This is especially true if you live with teens and young adults who cook meals separately at different times, so your usage may be higher than other households.
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?
- One day: 59p
- One week: £4.12
- Monthly: £17.64
- Annually: £214.62
Buy it from Currys from (£199.00).
5. Dishwasher
The costs of running a dishwasher often depend on your household size, and how many washings you do.
On average, a house consisting of 4-people may use theirs 2-3 times a week, whereas larger family households may need to put theirs on every day.
Washing dishes by hand is a more cost-effective way to go, but this may not be possible for everyone.
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:
- One day: 38p
- One week: £2.65
- Monthly: £11.34
- Annually: £137.97
Buy it from Currys from (£209.97).
6. Washing machine
One of the most-used appliances within a 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 affect 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:
- One day: £1.18
- One week: £8.23
- Monthly: £35.28
- Annually: £429.24
Buy it from Very from (£209.99).
7. Tumble dryer
Not much beats the luxury of fluffy, freshly-dried towels and bedding - but how much is this costing you?
Many people may want to opt for more energy-efficient ways of drying their clothes, such as a heated airer or leaving them to dry outside, but these aren't for everyone.
Here's what using your tumble dryer for one hour a day could be costing you.
- One day: 70p
- One week: £4.90
- Monthly: £21.00
- Annually: £255.50
Buy it from Robert Dyas (£199.99).
8. TV
As the cooler weather kicks in, relaxing in front of the TV is the ideal way to spend an evening.
This is exactly how much watching TV for five hours a day is costing the average person.
- One day: 21p
- One week: £1.47
- Monthly: £6.30
- Annually: £76.65
Buy it from John Lewis (£145.00).
9. Phone/tablet charger
There's no avoiding having to use a phone and tablet charger, as 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: 02p
- One week: 16p
- Monthly: 67p
- Annually: £8.18
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?
- One day: £2.10
- One week: £14.70
- Monthly: £63.00
- Annually: £766.50
Buy it from Argos from (£22.00).
If there are even more household items that you'd like to check the cost of running, Citizensadvice.org.uk has more information.
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