Efficient appliances are worth buying when you’d replace the old one anyway, or when you use it a lot. We do the running-cost maths with current electricity prices, including the cases where the efficient option doesn’t save much, so you can decide for your household.
Calculators for this topic
- Appliance Running Cost Calculator (Standby Included)Work out what any appliance costs to run per hour, day and year from its watts, hours of use and standby power, in your…Open calculator →
- Is Switching Worth It? Savings and Payback CalculatorCompare your current appliance or heating with a more efficient option and see the yearly saving, payback time and 10-year result.Open calculator →
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