How much does a dishwasher cost to run? Home electricity costs explained and how to spend less ⤵️
A fridge freezer cost £73 to run before the increase, while larger, freestanding and the all-singing all-dancing American ones costs more: £84 and £120 respectively.
Post-increase, it will be £91 for a usual fridge, but £102 for a bigger freestanding and £146 for an American one. Meanwhile, the £64 cost of a double electric oven goes up to £77. A cheaper double will go from £25 to £37 a year.Average running costs are already £140 – between two and three times higher than for a heat pump model – and these will now be going up to £170.
The running cost for a full-size dishwasher is also going up from £83 to £99. For a slimline model, you’ll be paying on average £89, up from £73., as this could potentially save you £65 a year.Meanwhile, if you can avoid using the tumble dryer you could save £70 a year and taking justOther tips include topping up your insulation, turning your thermostat down by one degree, lowering your boiler temperature to 65°C, and swapping your bath for a shower.
Gareth Kloet, Go Compare’s energy expert, said: “If you are struggling to pay your bills, we would encourage customers to talk to your energy provider as they have a duty of care and will help you set up an appropriate payment plan.”