Appliance Running Cost Widget
A free, embeddable calculator for the running cost of common UK household appliances — kettles, dryers, dishwashers, ovens, air fryers and TVs — with daily and annual estimates.
Appliance Running Cost
£0.04
Kettle · 3000W per boil
About £15/yr if used daily.
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What it shows
- Cost per use / per hour
- Kettle, dryer, dishwasher, oven, air fryer, TV
- Daily and annual estimates
- Link to the full calculator
Embed this widget
Copy the snippet and paste it into your page's HTML or a custom-embed block. It works in WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, Ghost and any CMS that allows HTML. The widget updates automatically — you never need to change this code.
<iframe src="https://powerguardian.co.uk/embed/appliance-cost" width="360" height="300" loading="lazy" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="border:0;max-width:100%;" title="Appliance Running Cost by PowerGuardian"></iframe>Related tools & guides
Frequently asked questions
Which appliances does the widget cover?
It covers common household appliances such as kettles, tumble dryers, dishwashers, ovens, air fryers and TVs, using typical wattage presets and PowerGuardian's current unit rate.
How are the running costs worked out?
The widget multiplies each appliance's typical power draw by our monthly-reviewed electricity unit rate to estimate cost per use, per hour, per day and per year.
Is this widget free to use?
Yes. It's free for non-commercial and editorial use on UK consumer websites, blogs, local authority pages, housing association sites and charities. The only requirement is that the 'Powered by PowerGuardian' attribution link stays visible and clickable.
How do I add it to my website?
Copy the iframe snippet on this page and paste it into your page's HTML where you want the widget to appear. It works in any CMS that allows custom HTML or embed blocks — WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, Ghost and more.
Does it work on mobile and in dark mode?
Yes. The widget is fully responsive, mobile-optimised and lazy-loaded, and it adapts to light and dark backgrounds so it blends with your site's theme.