How much electricity does a cooker hood use?
The cost to run a cooker hood depends on several factors, including its power consumption, your electricity tariff, and how often and for how long you use it. Here's a general method to estimate the running cost of a cooker hood:
Determine the power consumption of your cooker hood. As mentioned earlier, the power consumption typically ranges from 100 to 600 watts, depending on the type and size of the hood.
Check your electricity tariff. Your electricity tariff is usually measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh) and can vary depending on where you live and your utility provider. You can find this information on your electricity bill.
Calculate the hourly cost: To find the hourly cost of running your cooker hood, divide its power consumption in watts by 1,000 to convert it to kilowatts (kW), then multiply it by your electricity tariff in pence per kWh. For example, if your cooker hood consumes 150 watts and your electricity tariff is 15 pence per kWh, the hourly cost would be:
(150 watts / 1,000) * 15 pence/kWh = 2.25 pence per hour
Estimate daily, weekly, or monthly costs: To estimate the cost over a specific period, simply multiply the hourly cost by the number of hours you typically use the cooker hood each day, week, or month. For example, if you use the cooker hood for 1 hour each day, the daily cost would be 2.25 pence. Over a month (30 days), the monthly cost would be approximately:
2.25 pence per day * 30 days = 67.5 pence per month
Keep in mind that these calculations provide a rough estimate, and actual costs may vary based on factors like fluctuations in electricity rates, the efficiency of your cooker hood, and how often you use it. To get a more accurate estimate, consider using a wattage meter to measure the actual power consumption of your cooker hood over a specific period.
