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AGA Running Costs

AGA running costs depend upon the model that you own, the fuel supply you use and how you use your cooker. Whilst an AGA may be more expensive to run when compared to a conventional range cooker or built in oven, an AGA will also take the place of other electrical items such as radiators, an electric kettle, slow cooker, toaster and a tumble drier. All these aspects should be factored in when trying to compare running costs and a cumulative approach should be considered when trying to understand the impact an AGA will have on your household.

The new generation of AGA Models now provide increased flexibility and greater control, providing the opportunity to lower running costs significantly thanks to fast heat up times and the ability to allow individual operation of ovens and hotplates. In addition, adjustable temperatures and the ability to turn off functions when not required enables you to control how much energy you use.

The Everyday Radiant Heat (ER Series) range of AGA cookers, which includes the AGA eR3 Series and the AGA eR7 Series, are the most  fuel-efficient AGA cooker in today's market. They are much more controllable than the older generation AGA cookers and are designed to be switched on and off as required.

The 24/7 Radiant Heat (R Series) collection are designed to always be on and ready to cook. Much like a traditional AGA but improvements in design and control options allow for a more efficient and cheaper way to achieve a more traditional AGA lifestyle.

Note: We have produced this page as a guide to give you a better understanding on the current estimated running costs of each model of AGA cooker, all information provided is sourced from AGA and individual circumstances i.e. current energy plan, usage of the appliance and other external factors should be taken into consideration when comparing with the information provided

 

 Some examples of AGA running costs estimates for the AGA 3 Series and AGA 7 Series models***:

 

 MODELMODE (BASED ON 24HRS PER DAY)COST PER WEEK*
AGA R3 SERIES Baking and simmering oven (economy setting) £25.12**
AGA ER3 SERIES Both cast-iron ovens on £27.88*
AGA ER7 Three ovens on (economy setting) £18.33*
Three ovens on £37.60*
AGA R7 Three ovens on (economy setting) £35.70*
Three ovens on £48.55*

BOILING PLATE ON FULL
(AGA 3 SERIES AND AGA 7 SERIES MODELS)

 Continuous operation  18.4p per hour*
SIMMERING PLATE ON FULL
(AGA 3 SERIES AND AGA 7 SERIES MODELS)		 Continuous operation  8.2p per hour*

 

*AGA Running costs for the new models are presently AGA estimates.  **as tested by AGA using the AGA R3 100-4i model (March 2022).

**Average cost for electricity 34p/kWh for 2022 (Source: Prices based on OFGEM, October 2022).

Each test excludes any cooking and is with all doors and lids closed. The running costs displayed represent an appliance operating at temperature 24 hours per day. 

FULL AGA RUNNING COSTS & HEAT OUTPUT

MODELKWHBACKGROUND KITCHEN WARMTH WATTS PER HOUR (APPROX)ESTIMATED COST PER WEEK* AT  34P /KWH**
Hotplate on boil (heats up in 10 - 12 minutes) 0.54 / hr 500w 18.4p / hr
Hotplate on simmer (heats up in 10 - 12 minutes) 0.24 / hr 220w 8.2p /hr
Both cast-iron ovens on full temperature continuously. Hotplate off. 82 per week 490w £27.88 per week
Roasting mode on continuously 63 per week 375w £21.42  per week
Baking mode on continuously 50 per week 300w £17 per week
Simmering oven on continuously  20.5 per week 122w £6.97 per week
Warming oven on continuously 17 per week 100w £5.78 per week


*as tested by AGA Based on the AGA eR3 Series, a 3-oven electric range cooker with a two-zone induction hob. Each oven and hotplate can be switched on and off as required.

**Source: OFGEM.gov.uk October 2022.

Each test excludes any cooking and is with all doors and lids closed.

MODELKWHBACKGROUND KITCHEN WARMTH WATTS PER HOUR (APPROX)ESTIMATED COST PER WEEK* AT 34P /KWH**
Hotplate on full (heats up in 40 minutes) 0.52 / hr   17.7p / hr
Hotplate on simmer (heats up in 20 minutes) 0.26 / hr   8.8p / hr
Baking and simmering ovens on (Economy setting) 73.9 per week  440w £25.12 per week
Roasting oven on continuously 73.5 per week  440w £24.99 per week
Lower oven on continuously on baking setting 71.9 per week  420w £24.45 per week
Lower oven on continuously on simmering setting  36 per week  200w £12.24 per week
Warming oven on continuously 17 per week  100w £5.78 per week

 

*As tested by AGA March 2020 using an AGA R3 100-4i model.

**Source: OFGEM.gov.uk October 2022.

Each test excludes any cooking and is with all doors and lids closed. The running costs displayed represent an appliance operating at cooking temperature 24 hours per day. 

MODEKWHBACKGROUND KITCHEN WARMTH WATTS PER HOUR (APPROX)ESTIMATED COST PER WEEK* AT  34P /KWH**
Boiling plate on (heats up within 10-12 minutes) 0.54 / hr 500w

18.4p / hr
Simmering plate on (heats up within 10-12 minutes) 0.24 / hr 220w 8.2p / hr
Three ovens on in economy setting continuously. Hotplates off 53.9 per week 320w £18.33 per week
Three ovens on at full temperature continuously. Hotplates off 110.6 per week 650w £37.60 per week

*as tested by AGA. Each test excludes any cooking and is with all doors and lids closed.

**Source: OFGEM.gov.uk October 2022.

MODEKWHBACKGROUND KITCHEN WARMTH WATTS PER HOUR (APPROX)

ESTIMATED COST PER WEEK*

AT 34P /KWH**
Boiling plate on (heats up within 10 - 12 minutes) 0.54 / hr 500w 18.4p/ hr
Simmering plate on (heats up within 10 - 12 minutes) 0.24 / hr 220w 8.2p / hr
Three ovens in economy setting. Hotplates off. 105 per week 625w £35.70 per week
Three ovens on at full temperature continuously. Hotplates off. 142.8 per week 850w £48.55 per week

*As tested by AGA. Each test excludes any cooking and is with all doors and lids closed.

**Source: OFGEM.gov.uk October 2022.

MODEKWH PER WEEKBACKGROUND KITCHEN WARMTH WATTS PER HOUR (APPROX)ESTIMATED COST PER WEEK* AT  34P /KWH**
Hotplate on boil (heats up within 10 -12 minutes) 0.54 / hr 500w 18.4p / hr
Hotplate on simmer (heats up within 10-12 minutes) 0.24 / hr 220w 8.2p / hr
Both cast-iron ovens on full temperature continuously, hotplate off 82 per week 490w £27.88 per week
Roasting mode on continuously 63 per week 375w £21.42 per week
Simmering oven on continuously 20.5 per week 122w £6.97 per week

Based on the 2-oven, 60cm wide AGA cooker with two cast-iron ovens and one hotplate. The ovens can be switched on and off independently. 

*as tested by AGA. Each test excludes any cooking and is with all doors and lids closed.

**Source: OFGEM.gov.uk October 2022.

MODEKWH PER WEEKESTIMATED COST PER WEEK* 34P /KWHBACKGROUND KITCHEN WARMTH WATTS PER HOUR (APPROX)
Boiling plate on (heats up within 10 - 12 minutes) 0.54 / hr 18.4p / hr 500w
Simmering plate on (heats up within 10 - 12 minutes) 0.24 / hr 8.2p / hr 220w
Three ovens in economy setting. Hotplates off** 105 per week £35.7 625w
Three ovens on at full temperature continuously. Hotplates off** 142.8 per week £48.55 850w
Cooking the 7 day menu***. Three ovens operated at full temperature and hotplates on as required. Ovens on economy when not required**. 128.5 per week £43.69 650w

Table based on the 3-oven electric AGA Dual Control. The electric AGA Dual Control's ovens are on all the time, but can be turned down to economy setting to save energy. The hotplates can be turned on and off independently.

**Source: OFGEM.gov.uk October 2022.

*as tested by AGA. Each test excludes any cooking and is with all doors and lids closed.

**Figures independently verified by KIWA.

***7 day menu detailed below.

MODEKWH PER WEEKESTIMATED COST PER WEEK* 34P /KWHBACKGROUND KITCHEN WARMTH WATTS PER HOUR (APPROX)
Boiling plate on (heats up within 10-12 minutes) 0.54 / hr 18.4p / hr 500w
Simmering plate on (heats up within 10-12 minutes) 0.24 / hr 8.2p / hr 220w
Three ovens on in economy setting continuously. Hotplates off** 53.9 per week £18.33 320w
Three ovens on at full temperature continuously. Hotplates off** 110.6 per week £37.60 650w
Cooking the 7 day menu***. Ovens and hotplates on only when required 34.5 per week £11.73 100w
Cooking the 7 day menu***. Ovens and hotplates turned up from economy mode for cooking 74.1 per week £25.19 300w

 

Based on a 3-oven AGA Total Control with independently controllable hotplates and ovens. Each oven and hotplate can be turned on and off as required. There is also an economy mode (slumber) for the ovens to save energy.

**Source: OFGEM.gov.uk October 2022.

*as tested by AGA. Each test excludes any cooking and is with all doors and lids closed.

**Figures independently verified by KIWA.

***7 day menu detailed below. 

MODELMODEKWH PER WEEKESTIMATED COST PER WEEK*
AGA R5 Series 2-oven Natural Gas (Model discontinued) Ovens and hotplates on 24/7 425 £42.50
AGA R5 Series 3-oven Natural Gas (Model discontinued) Ovens and hotplates on 24/7 425 £42.50
AGA R5 Series 4-oven Natural Gas (Model discontinued)  Ovens and hotplates on 24/7 527 £52.70
       

*as tested by AGA. Each test excludes any cooking and is with all doors and lids closed. Based on electricity at 34p /kWh and natural gas at 10p/kWh Source: OFGEM.gov.uk. October 2022

MODELMODEKWH PER WEEKESTIMATED COST PER WEEK*
       
AGA R5 Series 2-oven Electric 13 amp (Model discontinued) Ovens and hotplates on 24/7 220 £74.80
AGA R5 Series 3-oven Electric 13 amp (Model discontinued) Ovens and hotplates on 24/7 240 £81.60
AGA R5 Series 4-oven Electric 13 amp (Model discontinued) Ovens and hotplates on 24/7 270 £91.80
       

*as tested by AGA. Each test excludes any cooking and is with all doors and lids closed. Based on electricity at 34p /kWh and natural gas at 10p/kWh Source: OFGEM.gov.uk. October 2022

MODELMODEKWH PER WEEKESTIMATED COST PER WEEK*
       
AGA R5 Series 2-oven Oil** (Model discontinued) Ovens and hotplates on 24/7 40 litres £39.62**
AGA R5 Series 4-oven Oil**(Model discontinued) Ovens and hotplates on 24/7 51 litres £50.52**

*as tested by AGA. Each test excludes any cooking and is with all doors and lids closed. 

**Average cost for Oil 99.05p per litre (Source: Boilerjuice.com as at 11.09.2022).

This average weekly menu utilises the most efficient method of cooking. The cost per kWh is dependent on your energy provider. All figures are typical and can vary depending on cooking methods, ambient temperatures and the use of the product.

DAYMEALOVENS / HOTPLATES
MONDAY Dinner - Leftover meat with jacket potatoes and vegetables

Boiling plate
Roasting oven
TUESDAY Dinner - Chicken enchiladas

Boiling plate
Baking oven
WEDNESDAY Dinner - Pizza and oven chips Roasting oven
THURSDAY Dinner - Pasta with chicken sauce Boiling plate
Simmering plate
Baking oven
FRIDAY Dinner - Shepherds pie and vegetables Boiling plate
Baking oven
SATURDAY Breakfast - Cooked breakfast plus kettle Boiling plate
Lunch - Soup plus kettle Boiling plate
Simmering plate
Dinner - Curry, rice and naan bread Boiling plate
Simmering oven
SUNDAY Breakfast - Croissants plus kettle Boiling plate
Roasting oven
Lunch - Roast dinner Boiling plate
Simmering plate
Roasting oven
Dinner - Cheese on toast plus kettle Boiling plate
Roasting oven

Cooking the 7 day menu on the AGA Total Control with ovens and hotplates turned up from economy mode for cooking costs £25.19*.


Cooking the 7 day menu on the AGA Dual Control with three ovens operated at full temperature and hotplates on as required by menu, ovens on economy when not required, costs £43.69*.

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