How Much Does it Cost to Run Your Kitchen Appliances?

Here at Swan, we understand that times are hard. So, we've tested all of our appliances for cost per use, so that you don't have to, and put them together in handy tables so that you can be sure to save money this winter and be more energy efficient in the future.

22 November 2022

Every kitchen owner should know energy efficiency is important, not only to lessen their energy cost of living but also reduce their energy consumption. By measuring and tracking a kitchen appliance’s energy usage, users are able to identify opportunities where energy and money can be saved. To do this, the first step is to calculate energy costs for all appliances in the household. Generally speaking, larger single-use appliances such as an oven or refrigerator use more energy than multiple-use appliances such as microwaves or dishwashers. Then, compare the energy costs of these appliances with energy fees that have been set by your energy provider.

With a bit of preparation and effort, you can make running your kitchen as efficient - and affordable - as possible!

Kettles

Kettle	Wattage	500ml			1L
		Boil Time	Cost	kW	Boil Time	Cost	kW
Retro Dome	3000	1 minute 18	2p	0.059	2 minutes 19	3.77p	0.114
Retro Jug	3000	1 minute 25	2p	0.06	2 minutes 40	3.87p	0.114
Nordic	3000	1 minute 25	2p	0.059	2 minutes 43	3.87p	0.114
Gatsby Pyramid	3000	1 minute 33	2.1p	0.061	2 minutes 50	3.87p	0.114
Gatsby Jug	3000	1 minute 28	2.07p	0.06	2 minutes 46	387p	0.114

Air Fryers

Air Fryer Model	20 mins	20 mins	15 mins	15 mins
	200°C	180°C	200°C	180°C
	Cost▴kW	Cost ▴ kW	Cost ▴ kW	Cost ▴ kW
Retro Air Fryer	10.16p ▴ 0.299	9.24p ▴ 0.272	7.62p ▴ 0.224	6.93p ▴ 0.204
Stealth Air Fryer	8.62p ▴ 0.254	7.4p ▴ 0.218	6.36p ▴ 0.19	5.55p ▴ 0.164
Duo Digital Air Fryer	14.34p ▴ 0.422	13.46p ▴ 0.396	10.75p ▴ 0.316	10.1p ▴ 0.297
5.5L Digital Air Fryer	9.78p ▴ 0.288	8.08p ▴ 0.238	7.34p ▴ 0.216	6.06p ▴ 0.178

Slow Cookers

Slow Cooker		Low	Low	High	High
	Wattage	Cost per hr	kW	Cost per hr	kW
1.5L Retro Slow Cooker	120W	2.64p	0.078	3.84p	0.114
3.5L Retro Slow Cooker	200W	3.84p	0.114	6.3p	0.186
6.5L Retro Slow Cooker	320W
3.5L Nordic Slow Cooker	200W

Heaters

Heater Type	1 Setting		2 Setting		3 Setting
	Cost per hr	Wattage	Cost per hr	Wattage	Cost per hr	Wattage
9 Finned Oil Filled Radiator	28.62p	800	40.8p	1200	68p	2000
Column Patio Heater w/ Table
Column Heater	34p	1000	68p	2000
Portable Heater	40.8p	1200
Electric Plug-in Heater	25p	700
Vertical Fan Heater	28.74p	1000	55.08p	2000
Horizontal Fan Heater	45.66p	1500	87.06p	3000

**Calculated using the UK: Price Guarantee (October 2022) electricity rate of 34.00 pence per kWh. Information correct of 31/10/22 subject to changes in energy tariffs**