Appliance electricity cost
How much does a washing machine cost to run?
This worked example uses 700 W, 1 hours on each use day and 260 use days per year. Change any of these inputs in the calculator.
Illustrative 25p/kWh electricityAbout £46/year
182 kWh/year · 0.70 kWh per use day
Electricity-price sensitivity
| Electricity price | Energy/use day | Annual energy | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15p/kWh | 0.70 kWh/day when used | 182 kWh/year | £27/yr |
| 25p/kWh | 0.70 kWh/day when used | 182 kWh/year | £46/yr |
| 35p/kWh | 0.70 kWh/day when used | 182 kWh/year | £64/yr |
Important assumption
Most electricity is used to heat water. Eco programmes and lower temperatures can change the real kWh per cycle.
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.