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The energy price cap – the average annual bill for UK households – will go up by 80 percent in October. Struggling with record-high rates of inflation in a cost-of-living crisis only expected to worsen, Brits have been scrambling for ways to reduce their energy consumption. As the country awaits incoming Prime Minister Liz Truss’s hotly-anticipated support measures, Express.co.uk took a look at a range of typical household appliances to see how much they cost – scroll down for the searchable list. 

In late August, state energy regulator Ofgem announced that in October the price cap would be raised from its current level of £1,971 to £3,549.

This represents an 80 percent increase on the current rate, and is almost triple the level at the same time last year.

However, the worst is yet to come according to energy consultancy Cornwall Insight, who now forecast a price cap of £5,387 in January next year, before surging to £6,616 in April.

Ofgem themselves have said: “The market for gas in Winter means that prices could get significantly worse through 2023.”

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UK households have been enduring the cost-of-living crisis for many months now, leaving them more vulnerable than ever as winter approaches.

Out of necessity, many have been analysing their energy usage in a bid to reduce consumption.

The cost of gas central heating, typically the most significant expense for households during winter, will be more than three times higher than last winter. A year ago, six hours of central heating cost £2.63 on average, set to rise to £9.85 this winter.

Using the per-unit price of the October to December price cap of £0.52 per kWh, it is possible to estimate what a single use of each common household appliance would cost.

Take a look at our searchable list below to see exactly where your money’s going...

The main culprit is the tumble-dryer – consuming 3,000 watts on average – meaning drying your clothes for an hour will set you back £1.56.

Next-up are ovens, requiring 2,000 watts of energy, putting the cost of one hour’s baking at £1.04. In comparison, using an air-fryer for an hour would cost just 59p, and opting for a three minute blast in your typical microwave will cost only 5p.

The average fridge-freezer will cost £0.62 to run for 24 hours over the winter. While setting the dishwasher off to a three-hour cycle will cost £1.04.

Cutting-back on using some of the non-essential appliances on this list will of course help reduce energy bills, but the experts also have a number of helpful tips.

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Getting a smart metre allows households to instantly receive detailed insight into their energy consumption and better manage their budget.

The Energy Saving Trust estimated that if everyone spent a minute less in the shower each day, £215million could be saved in energy bills a year nationwide.

Heating specific rooms instead of the whole house at once – as well as turning the thermostat down – has also been proven to save energy.

Ms Truss takes over from Boris Johnson and faces immediate pressure to tackle the cost-of-living crisis. Throughout the leadership campaign, the ex-Foreign Secretary touted her plans to abolish the green levy and reverse the latest National Insurance hike, as well as preparing to roll out a £130billion emergency package to freeze bills throughout 2023.

Her predecessor’s Government previously announced every UK household will receive a £400 discount on their energy bills in October, while low-income households who receive benefits or tax credits will get an additional payment of £650.

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