Running cost guides

Each guide includes a calculator, worked examples at today's rates, cited wattage ranges and a note on how we worked it out.

How much does it cost to run a fridge-freezer?

Energy label kWh by class, cost per day and year, and why real use differs from the label.

Lab-tested cost per dish, wattage ranges and when the oven still makes sense.

7 kW to 10.8 kW showers per minute, per shower and per month, with a careful mixer comparison.

Energy label kWh per 100 cycles, 20°C to 60°C washes and cost per load.

Watts by size and screen type from energy labels, standby and cost per hour and year.

Graphics card and processor power, hours-a-day examples, and PS5 and Xbox compared.

Vented, condenser and heat pump dryers compared per load, per hour and per year.

Oil-filled radiators, fan heaters and bar fires: cost per hour, evening and month.

Compressor vs desiccant, cost per hour, per day and per litre of water.

34 appliances, from kettles to games consoles, plus electric car charging.

More guides are on the way. Each one follows our editorial policy.