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What appliances cost to run — 2026–27

One formula — watts × hours × your tariff — applied to sourced wattages and each state's official rate. The table below uses the NSW reference rate of 33.1c/kWh; open any appliance for all eight states and an editable calculator.

Typical running costs at 33.1c/kWh (NSW reference rate, 2026–27)
ApplianceTypical drawPer hourTypical year
Ducted air conditioner4,000 W$1.33$716
Split-system air conditioner (cooling)750 W$0.25$134
Window / portable air conditioner1,200 W$0.40$215
Ceiling fan35 W$0.01$11
Reverse-cycle air conditioner (heating mode)1,000 W$0.33$179
Electric heater (fan, panel or oil column)2,000 W$0.66$262
Pool pump1,000 W$0.33$847
Pool/spa heater (electric heat pump)2,500 W$0.83$895
Clothes dryer (vented)2,400 W$0.80$181
Clothes dryer (heat pump)850 W$0.28$103
Washing machine700 W$0.23$48
Dishwasher1,800 W$0.60$145
Fridge (400–500 L frost-free)150 W$0.05$149
Chest freezer140 W$0.05$116
Electric oven3,000 W$0.99$103
Induction cooktop (per zone)2,000 W$0.66$121
Electric radiant cooktop (per element)1,800 W$0.60$109
Microwave1,300 W$0.43$39
Kettle2,400 W$0.80$44
Electric storage hot water system3,600 W$1.19$726
Heat-pump hot water system1,300 W$0.43$302
EV home charger7,000 W$2.32$1,693
Dehumidifier400 W$0.13$127
TV (55–65" LED/OLED)110 W$0.04$47
Gaming PC400 W$0.13$145
Hair dryer1,800 W$0.60$33

Yearly figures use each appliance's typical household usage pattern (stated on its page), not 24/7 running.

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Sources — figures current as at 17 July 2026.