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How much does it cost to run a 1000W electric radiator?

A 1000W electric radiator costs about £1.23 a day to run for 5 hours (roughly £37/month) at 24.5p per kWh.

Running cost = power (kW) × hours × unit price. A thermostat and timer cut this a lot, and oil-filled models cycle off once warm.

5 hours/day£1.23
Per month£37

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