The price for operating a fan or air conditioning system in your home or workspace.
Summer’s almost here, and with the heat comes the question of how much it costs to keep our homes cool. With energy prices on the rise, here's a breakdown of running costs for common cooling devices.
According to Uswitch, a desktop fan is quite affordable, setting you back just 23p for a 24-hour run, or roughly 1p an hour. A standard pedestal fan costs around 39p for a full day, which equates to approximately 1.6p an hour.
An air cooler typically costs around 49p for 24 hours in one room, or a bit over 2p an hour. The price tag for a portable air conditioning unit is significantly higher, running about £6.49 for 24 hours. A built-in air conditioning unit will set you back even more, costing £17.52 for a 24-hour period.
If you're looking to save on costs, here are a few tips:
- Many modern fans come with an eco-setting that helps reduce energy usage.
- Placing a bowl of ice cubes in front of an electric fan can help lower the temperature and reduce the time the fan needs to run.
- Fans with multiple running speeds allow you to lower power consumption by avoiding the top speed when it's not needed.
- Timers can help reduce running costs by limiting the fan to specified periods of time.
- It's best to only keep fans running when you're in the room to reduce costs and avoid wasting energy.
- Leaving the oscillating function on constantly will consume slightly more energy, so it’s a good idea to switch it off when in one spot for an extended period.
- Regularly clean your fan to ensure optimal efficiency.
By incorporating these tips and choosing the right device for your needs, you can keep cool this summer without breaking the bank. Happy cooling!
Costs to run for 24 hours
Handheld fan: 2pDesktop fan: 23pPedestal fan: 39pAir cooler: 49pPortable air con unit: £6.49Built-in air con unit: £17.52
Source: Uswitch
Definitely, households added to their personal-finance considerations as the costs of cooling their properties increase. With 54 million households in the UK, understanding the running costs of various cooling devices is crucial. For instance, a handheld fan costs only 2p to run for 24 hours, while a desktop fan can cost 23p and a pedestal fan around 39p. An air cooler will set you back approximately 49p, while a portable air conditioning unit is more expensive, running about £6.49. The built-in air conditioning unit is the most expensive, costing £17.52 for a 24-hour period.
