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Slow cooker: what does it cost to run?
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Estimated monthly cost
$8.10$0.27 / day$98.55 / year
45.0 kWh used each month02 · Appliance-specific guide
How to estimate slow cooker correctly
The 250 W and 6 h/day values are an editable example, not a claim about every model. This appliance is best treated as per-cycle use.
What to verify
Long runtime does not always mean high cost: compare the modest wattage with an oven for the same meal.
Formula
Power (W) ÷ 1,000 × active hours × electricity rate. This example uses 1.5 kWh/day, 45 kWh/30 days and 547.5 kWh/year.
Accuracy limit
The calculator prices the values you enter. It cannot know thermostat cycles, power modes, losses, appliance condition or the exact tariff on your bill; verify those inputs for a decision.
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High-power appliances respond best to shorter use, timers, and efficient temperature settings.
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Two appliances can do a similar job at very different monthly costs.
Monthly difference$4.86
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