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How much does a portable electric heater cost to run?

This worked example uses 2,000 W, 4 hours on each use day and 120 use days per year. Change any of these inputs in the calculator.

Illustrative 25p/kWh electricityAbout £240/year

960 kWh/year · 8.00 kWh per use day

Electricity-price sensitivity

Electricity priceEnergy/use dayAnnual energyAnnual cost
15p/kWh8.00 kWh/day when used960 kWh/year£144/yr
25p/kWh8.00 kWh/day when used960 kWh/year£240/yr
35p/kWh8.00 kWh/day when used960 kWh/year£336/yr

Important assumption

A thermostatically controlled heater may not draw 2 kW continuously. This page shows a deliberately simple four-hour/day winter-use scenario.

This is a worked planning estimate, not a measurement of your appliance. A smart plug, energy monitor or manufacturer annual-kWh figure usually gives a better real-world input for cycling appliances.