Running costs
What it costs to run everything at home.
- 2 October 2026Running costs13 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Run a Dishwasher? (UK 2026)
How much does it cost to run a dishwasher? About 24p a cycle on eco at 26.32p/kWh, 32p on auto, plus yearly costs, hand-washing and 7 ways to cut it.
- 29 September 2026Running costs12 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Run a Washing Machine? (UK 2026)
How much does it cost to run a washing machine? 7p to 53p a wash at 26.32p/kWh, by temperature and cycle, plus the yearly cost and 8 ways to cut it.
- 25 September 2026Running costs12 min read
Immersion Heater Running Costs UK 2026: Per Hour & Tank
Immersion heater running costs at 26.32p/kWh: cost per hour by element wattage, cost per tank by cylinder size, and how it compares to gas.
- 11 September 2026Running costs14 min read
How Much Does an Electric Blanket Cost to Run? UK 2026
An electric blanket costs about 2.6p an hour to run, or under £12 for a whole winter. The 2026 price-cap sums, and the truth about the 1p-an-hour claim.
- 8 September 2026Running costs14 min read
Electric Heater Running Costs UK 2026: What Each Type Costs
Electric heater running costs at the 26.32p 2026 price cap: cost per hour by wattage, and why the thermostat matters far more than the type of heater.
- 1 September 2026Running costs18 min read
Dehumidifier Running Costs UK 2026: From 5p an Hour
A dehumidifier costs about 5p an hour to run in 2026, or £31 across a whole damp season. The real sums for compressor and desiccant models, plus laundry costs.
- 20 August 2026Running costs13 min read
Tumble Dryer Running Costs UK 2026: Cost Per Load
A tumble dryer costs 39p to £1.45 a load to run in 2026, depending on type. The sums by vented, condenser and heat pump dryer, plus 9 ways to cut the cost.
- 24 July 2026Running costs12 min read
Heated Airer Running Costs UK 2026: Just 8p an Hour
A heated airer costs about 8p an hour, or 24-63p a load. The 2026 price-cap sums, how it compares with a tumble dryer, and which models to buy.