AGA Running Costs

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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***:

MODEL	MODE (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*
AGA ER7	Three ovens on	£37.60*
AGA R7	Three ovens on (economy setting)	£35.70*
AGA R7	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

MODEL	KWH	BACKGROUND 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.