APPLIANCE COST GUIDE
How much does an electric oven cost to run?
An electric oven heats at high power during preheat and cycles to hold temperature.
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kW × effective runtime × rate. Effective runtime = hours/day × duty cycle.
Baseline vs scenario
Compare two annual energy-use estimates.
Old vs new appliance payback
Use annual kWh for both models. Leave rebate at $0 unless you have a confirmed amount.
Simple payback = net upfront cost ÷ annual electricity-cost savings. Excludes financing, maintenance, rate changes and time value of money.
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Ways to lower this cost
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How your rate changes the cost
Same appliance inputs, using May 2026 EIA residential averages.
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 annual-kWh figure or a safe meter reading when available. Compare old and new appliance payback.