The most expensive large electrical appliances to run after energy price rise

03.11.2022 - 18:23 / dailyrecord.co.uk

With skyrocketing energy bills, many households will want to know how much their appliances are costing them over the course of a year.

Some appliances - such as fridges - have to be run year-round, but in other instances people may be able to cut back on consumption where possible.

That may include putting a wash on at a less busy period, which could save money for those on certain tariffs, or opting for the air fryer over the oven every so often.

Currently the price guarantee for electricity is capped at 34p per kWh, and overall average energy bills are sitting at £2,500 a year - up from £1,971 in September.

Research from the consumer experts at Which? has uncovered how much it costs to run your larger appliances following last month's price cap rise.

Condenser tumble dryers topped the list with an annual average running cost sitting at £170, but could cost as much as £234. This is in comparison to heat pump tumble dryers which only cost £68 on average each year.

Smart consumers have shared a number of clothes drying hacks, with many recommending hanging up your clothes near a dehumidifier rather than using a tumble dryer.

Washing machines are surprisingly cheap to run, costing just £77 on average.

Some of the more energy-efficient models in the research cost as little as £46 a year, while more expensive washing machines could put you back £115 each year.

As an essential appliance, consumers could save money on washes by opting into money-back schemes that are being run through the winter. The National Grid, OVO, Octopus and British Gas are all offering incentives for off peak energy usage.

Ovens are another essential. A built-in double electric oven costs £77 a year on average and a built-in single electric oven