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Electric OvenCost: Purchase Price & Running Cost
An electric oven uses about 2,000–2,500 watts when heating. It cycles on and off to maintain temperature, so the average draw is lower during cooking.
Average Purchase Price
$600–$2,000
Freestanding range to double wall oven
watts
hrs/day
$/kWh
Daily Cost
$0.40
2.5 kWh
Monthly Cost
$12.00
75.0 kWh
Yearly Cost
$146.00
912.5 kWh
For perspective...
At $146.00/year, this appliance costs as much as 10 months of Netflix. Worth looking into energy-saving alternatives.
Energy-Saving Tips for Your Electric Oven
- Use a toaster oven or air fryer for small meals — they use 50-75% less energy
- Avoid opening the door while cooking — temperature drops 25°F each time
- Batch cooking multiple items at once amortizes the preheating energy cost