Domestic energy bills are expected to rise later this year after the announcement of the new price cap.
This limit will be effective from October 1 and people will have to pay an average of about 80% more than now.
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We tell how much it will cost to run home appliances from October
Consultancy Oxilion has warned that the bill could reach £6,500 next year as well.
But, with the new price cap coming into effect from October 1, what does this mean for the cost of running home appliances?
Sun spoke to price comparison website Go Compare and its data revealed how much you’ll pay in autumn time.
In some cases, Go Compare has offered a cost range. This is because the cost of running appliances can vary depending on their wattage.
So, what will you pay?
Bathroom
Data shows that running a shower for five minutes from October will cost between 30.33p and 45.50p, while a heated towel rail will range from 13p to 26p per hour.
For five minutes of hair dryer use, you’ll pay 8.67p.
With the current price range, the cost of running a shower for five minutes is between 16.33p and 24.50p, while a heated towel rail is 7p to 14p per hour.
To use a hair dryer for five minutes is 4.67p.
bedroom
Using a bedside light for an hour will cost you 3.12p while an electric blanket will cost you between 6.76p and 10.40p per hour.
The current price range sees those costs varying between 1.68p and 3.64p to 5.60p, respectively.
electricals
The Go Compare team found that starting October the cost of running a Hoover for an hour would be 52p, while ironing every 60 minutes would cost 72.80p.
The cost of running a mower for an hour would be between 26p to 93.60p.
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How much will it cost to run home appliances from October 1
With the current price range, it cost 28p to run a Hoover for the same period and 39.20p for an iron.
The cost of running a lawnmower for an hour currently ranges between 14p and 50.40p.
kitchen
Using the dishwasher for one hour would cost from 54.60p to 78p and boiling a kettle of water would cost 7.80p for three minutes of use.
Using the oven, you’ll have to pay between 104p to 114p for an hour of use.
A washing machine will cost from 62.40p to 67.60p per hour.
Plus, a microwave will cost you from 5.20p to 13p for every 10 minutes of use.
A tumble dryer will set you back from 104p to 156p for each hour of use.
However, a heated drying rack will cost you between 13p and 26p, offering a much cheaper option.
A toaster will cost you 20.80p to 39p for 30 minutes of use.
Under the current price range, the cost of running a dishwasher for an hour is between 29.40p and 42p, while boiling a kettle is 4.20p.
Using the oven for an hour is between 56p and 61.60p.
Washing machines range from 33.60p to 36.40p per hour and microwaves between 2.80p to 7p.
A tumble dryer currently sets you back from 56p to 84p for an hour of use while a heated drying rack is 7p to 14p.
A toaster ranges from 11.20p to 21p for 30 minutes of use.
meeting room
An LCD TV costs 13p to 26p for two hours of use, while a computer or laptop will set you back between 1.04p to 3.38p per hour.
Game consoles cost between 2.34p and 9.88p per hour.
An overhead light will set you back between 2.08p and 5.20p per hour.
An electric heater will cost you £1.30p per hour while the cost of charging your phone ranges from 0.13p to 0.26p per hour.
Under the current price range, LCD TVs cost between 7p to 11.20p while computers or laptops range between 0.56p and 1.82p.
Game consoles cost 1.26p to 5.32p and an overhead light 1.12p to 2.80p for an hour.
An electric heater is 70p per hour and the cost of charging your phone per hour is 0.07p to 0.14p.
Based on one hour of usage per night for nine months, not considering the summer months, that’s an additional £151.20pa a year.
GoCompare energy spokesman Stuart Jones said: “It’s shocking that some of these daily household costs are rising so much.
“Simple things like showers are going to double in October.”
What can you do to reduce costs?
There are a few ways you can reduce the amount you spend on your energy bills.
We previously revealed 30 ways you can cut costs, and how employing some energy saving tips can reduce your annual bills by almost £2,000.
Stuart also gave some suggestions to reduce costs.
He said that when buying a new appliance, consider getting a device with a lower wattage as it will save you money.
Another tip was lowering the temperature of your washing machine and making sure it has a full load so you can be more energy efficient.
Next, he said to use a heated drying rack, with tumble dryers being some of the most energy-hungry appliances in the home.
This simple switch can save you around £1 per hour.
We looked at heated drying racks and found one at Argos for £55, another at Amazon for £44.95 and one at Lakeland for £119.99.
Finally, Stuart recommends turning devices off from standby and making sure you turn them off while plugged in.
He said: “What is clear is that we all have to carefully consider what is important to us when it comes to energy consumption and use this winter.
“Leaving the lawn grow a little longer and ironing what you wear can help you cut some costs in October.”
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