Disclaimer

An estimate is not a utility bill

Electricity bills can include charges that a running-cost estimate does not, such as:

• fixed daily or monthly charges (standing or service charges);
• taxes, levies and other fees;
• time-of-use, tiered or seasonal prices, and demand charges;
• the energy used by every other appliance in your home.

Why real appliance use varies

• A rated wattage is often the maximum or nominal draw. Many appliances cycle on and off or change power with their settings, so average use can be lower or higher.
• Use varies with settings, age, maintenance, room and outdoor temperature, and how the appliance is used.
• Results are only as accurate as the power, time and price figures you enter.

No professional advice

This website provides general information only. It is not financial, electrical or energy-efficiency advice. Check important decisions against your appliance documentation, your electricity supplier and a qualified professional. The methodology explains how estimates are calculated.