APPLIANCE COST GUIDE
How much does a electric oven cost to run?
An electric oven heats at high power during preheat and cycles to hold temperature.
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Daily energy—
Annual energy—
kW × effective runtime × rate. Effective runtime = hours/day × duty cycle.
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RATE COMPARISON
How your rate changes the cost
Same appliance inputs, using May 2026 EIA residential averages.
Data updatedEIA residential prices · May 2026View Table 5.6.A
Make the estimate more accurate
- Include preheat time.
- Avoid repeated door openings when possible.
- Compare small-appliance wattage and time for small portions.
Presets are estimates. Use your model label, an EnergyGuide figure or a safe meter reading when available.