AGA running costs depend upon the model that you own, the fuel supply you use and how you use your cooker.
The Everyday Radiant Heat range of AGA cookers, which includes the eR3 Series and the eR7, are much more controllable and are designed to be switched on and off as required. These newer AGA models can run from as little as £11.48 per week.
The 24/7 Radiant Heat collection are designed to always be on and ready to cook. Whilst the models may be more expensive to run, they also take the place of other electrical items such as heaters, an electric kettle and a tumble drier.
New AGA Models
The AGA eR3 Series and 7 Series 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. For example there is no need to leave hotplates on since they are designed to heat up in 10-12 minutes.
Some examples of running costs for the AGA 3 Series and AGA 7 Series models:
| Mode | Cost Per Week* | |
|---|---|---|
| AGA R3 Series | Baking and simmering oven (e setting) | £10.61** |
| AGA eR3 Series | Both cast-iron ovens on | £11.48* |
| AGA eR7 | Three ovens on (economy setting) | £7.55* |
| Three ovens on | £15.48* | |
| AGA R7 | Three ovens on (economy setting) | £14.70* |
| Three ovens on | £19.99* | |
|
Boiling plate on full |
Continuous operation | 7.5p per hour* |
| Simmering plate on full (AGA 3 Series and AGA 7 Series Models) |
Continuous operation | 3.4p per hour* |
*Running costs for the new models are presently AGA estimates.
**as tested by AGA March 2020 using the AGA R3 100-4i model.
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.
Select the model you are interested in to see a full breakdown of AGA running costs.
The new AGA R3 Series models are fully electric heat-storage appliances, requiring only a low power supply via either one or two 13 amp connections. The AGA R3 Series is designed to remain on all day, like a traditional AGA cooker, however offering additional control and flexibility as it enables ovens and hotplates to be controlled individually. This model also features a useful 'e' setting for reduced energy consumption and lower running costs.
| Model | kWh per week | Cost per week* | Background kitchen warmth watts per hour (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotplate on full (heats up in 40 minutes) | 0.52 / hr | 7.5p / hr | |
| Hotplate on simmer (heats up in 20 minutes) | 0.26 / hr | 3.7p / hr | |
| Baking and simmering ovens on (e setting) | 73.9 | £10.61 | 440w |
| Roasting oven on continuously | 73.5 | £10.56 | 440w |
| Lower oven on continuously on baking setting | 71.9 | £10.33 | 420w |
| Lower oven on continuously on simmering setting | 36 | £5.17 | 200w |
| Warming oven on continuously | 17 | £2.38 | 100w |
*As tested by AGA March 2020 using an AGA R3 100-4i model.
Average cost for electricity 14.37p kWh (UK Power, March 2020)
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.
| Model | kWh per week | Cost per week* | Background kitchen warmth watts per hour (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotplate on boil (heats up in 10 - 12 minutes) | 0.54 / hr | 7.5p / hr | 500w |
| Hotplate on simmer (heats up in 10 - 12 minutes) | 0.24 / hr | 3.4p / hr | 220w |
| Both cast-iron ovens on full temperature continuously. Hotplate off. | 82 | £11.48 | 490w |
| Roasting mode on continuously | 63 | £8.82 | 375w |
| Baking mode on continuously | 50 | £7.00 | 300w |
| Simmering oven on continuously | 20.5 | £2.87 | 122w |
| Warming oven on continuously | 17 | £2.38 | 100w |
*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.
| Mode | kWh per week | Cost per week* | Background kitchen warmth watts per hour (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotplate on boil (heats up within 10 -12 minutes) | 0.54 / hr | 7.5p / hr | 500w |
| Hotplate on simmer (heats up within 10-12 minutes) | 0.24 / hr | 3.4p / hr | 220w |
| Both cast-iron ovens on full temperature continuously, hotplate off | 82 | £11.48 | 490w |
| Roasting mode on continuously | 63 | £8.82 | 375w |
| Simmering oven on continuously | 20.5 | £2.87 | 122w |
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.
| Mode | kWh per week | Cost per week* | Background kitchen warmth watts per hour (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling plate on (heats up within 10-12 minutes) | 0.54 / hr | 7.5p / hr | 500w |
| Simmering plate on (heats up within 10-12 minutes) | 0.24 / hr | 3.4p / hr | 220w |
| Three ovens on in economy setting continuously. Hotplates off** | 53.9 | £7.55 | 320w |
| Three ovens on at full temperature continuously. Hotplates off** | 110.6 | £15.48 | 650w |
| Cooking the 7 day menu***. Ovens and hotplates on only when required | 34.5 | £4.83 | 100w |
| Cooking the 7 day menu***. Ovens and hotplates turned up from economy mode for cooking | 74.1 | £10.37 | 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.
*as tested by AGA.
**Figures independently verified by KIWA.
***7 day menu detailed below.
| Mode | kWh per week | Cost per week* | Background kitchen warmth watts per hour (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling plate on (heats up within 10 - 12 minutes) | 0.54 / hr | 7.5p / hr | 500w |
| Simmering plate on (heats up within 10 - 12 minutes) | 0.24 / hr | 3.4p / hr | 220w |
| Three ovens in economy setting. Hotplates off** | 105 | £14.70 | 625w |
| Three ovens on at full temperature continuously. Hotplates off** | 142.8 | £19.99 | 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 | £17.99 | 650w |
Table based on the 3-oven 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.
*as tested by AGA.
**Figures independently verified by KIWA.
***7 day menu detailed below.
| Model | Mode | kWh per week | Cost per week* |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGA R5 Series 2-oven Natural Gas | Ovens and hotplates on 24/7 | 425 | £11.98 |
| AGA R5 Series 3-oven Natural Gas | Ovens and hotplates on 24/7 | 425 | £11.98 |
| AGA R5 Series 4-oven Natural Gas | Ovens and hotplates on 24/7 | 527 | £14.86 |
| AGA R5 Series 2-oven Electric 13 amp (Model discontinued) | Ovens and hotplates on 24/7 | 220 | £30.80 |
| AGA R5 Series 3-oven Electric 13 amp (Model discontinued) | Ovens and hotplates on 24/7 | 240 | £33.60 |
| AGA R5 Series 4-oven Electric 13 amp (Model discontinued) | Ovens and hotplates on 24/7 | 270 | £37.80 |
| AGA R5 Series 2-oven Oil | Ovens and hotplates on 24/7 | 40 litres | £20.00 |
| AGA R5 Series 4-oven Oil | Ovens and hotplates on 24/7 | 51 litres | £25.50 |
Traditional heat storage AGA cookers are designed to remain on continuously so that the ovens and hotplates are always ready to use. To conserve energy, we would recommend adopting AGA recommended cooking methods which utilise the ovens as much as possible. When not in use, always close the insulated hotplate lids and doors.
*As tested by AGA.
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.
Cooking the 7 day menu on the AGA Total Control with ovens and hotplates turned up from economy mode for cooking costs £10.37*.
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 £17.99*.
| Day | Meal | Ovens / Hotplates |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Dinner - Leftover meat with jacket potatoes and vegetables |
Boiling plate |
| Tuesday | Dinner - Chicken enchiladas |
Boiling plate |
| 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 |
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| Dinner - Cheese on toast plus kettle | Boiling plate Roasting oven |
*Figures independently verified by KIWA.