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 AGA eR3 Series and the AGA eR7 Series, are much more controllable and are designed to be switched on and off as required.
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, toaster 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 AGA running costs estimates for the AGA 3 Series and AGA 7 Series models***:
| 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* |
| Three ovens on | £37.60* | |
| AGA R7 | Three ovens on (economy setting) | £35.70* |
| Three ovens on | £48.55* | |
|
Boiling plate on full |
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 March 2020 using the AGA R3 100-4i model.
**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.
Select the model you are interested in to see a full breakdown of AGA running costs.
| Mode | kWh per week | Background kitchen warmth watts per hour (approx) | Estimated Cost per week* at 34p /kWh** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotplate on boil (heats up within 10 -12 minutes) | 0.54 / hr | 500w | 18.4p / hr |
| Hotplate on simmer (heats up within 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 |
| Simmering oven on continuously | 20.5 per week | 122w | £6.97 per week |
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. Each test excludes any cooking and is with all doors and lids closed.
**Source: OFGEM.gov.uk October 2022.
| 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.
**Source: OFGEM.gov.uk October 2022.
Each test excludes any cooking and is with all doors and lids closed.
| Mode | kWh | Background kitchen warmth watts per hour (approx) | Estimated Cost per week* at 34p /kWh** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling plate on (heats up within 10-12 minutes) | 0.54 / hr | 500w |
18.4p / hr |
| Simmering plate on (heats up within 10-12 minutes) | 0.24 / hr | 220w | 8.2p / hr |
| Three ovens on in economy setting continuously. Hotplates off | 53.9 per week | 320w | £18.33 per week |
| Three ovens on at full temperature continuously. Hotplates off | 110.6 per week | 650w | £37.60 per week |
*as tested by AGA. Each test excludes any cooking and is with all doors and lids closed.
**Source: OFGEM.gov.uk October 2022.
Find out more about the AGA eR7 Series here.
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 | Background kitchen warmth watts per hour (approx) | Estimated Cost per week* at 34p /kWh** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotplate on full (heats up in 40 minutes) | 0.52 / hr | 17.7p / hr | |
| Hotplate on simmer (heats up in 20 minutes) | 0.26 / hr | 8.8p / hr | |
| Baking and simmering ovens on (Economy setting) | 73.9 per week | 440w | £25.12 per week |
| Roasting oven on continuously | 73.5 per week | 440w | £24.99 per week |
| Lower oven on continuously on baking setting | 71.9 per week | 420w | £24.45 per week |
| Lower oven on continuously on simmering setting | 36 per week | 200w | £12.24 per week |
| Warming oven on continuously | 17 per week | 100w | £5.78 per week |
*As tested by AGA March 2020 using an AGA R3 100-4i model.
**Source: OFGEM.gov.uk October 2022.
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.
| Mode | kWh | Background kitchen warmth watts per hour (approx) |
Estimated Cost per week* at 34p /kWh** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling plate on (heats up within 10 - 12 minutes) | 0.54 / hr | 500w | 18.4p/ hr |
| Simmering plate on (heats up within 10 - 12 minutes) | 0.24 / hr | 220w | 8.2p / hr |
| Three ovens in economy setting. Hotplates off. | 105 per week | 625w | £35.70 per week |
| Three ovens on at full temperature continuously. Hotplates off. | 142.8 per week | 850w | £48.55 per week |
*As tested by AGA. Each test excludes any cooking and is with all doors and lids closed.
**Source: OFGEM.gov.uk October 2022.
Find out more about the AGA R7 Series here.
| Model | kWh | Background kitchen warmth watts per hour (approx) | Estimated Cost per week* at 34p /kWh** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotplate on full (heats up in 40 minutes) | 0.45 / hr | 15.3p / hr | |
| Hotplate on simmer (heats up in 20 minutes) | 0.21 / hr | 7.1p / hr | |
| Baking and simmering ovens on (Economy setting) | 61.15 per week | 360w | £20.79 per week |
| Roasting oven on continuously | 73.5 per week | 440w | £24.99 per week |
| Lower oven on continuously on baking setting | 53.8 per week | 320w | £18.33 per week |
| Lower oven on continuously on simmering setting | 27.6 per week | 160w | £9.38 per week |
| Warming oven on continuously | 17 per week | 100w | £5.78 per week |
**Source: OFGEM.gov.uk 2022.
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.
| Mode | kWh per week | Estimated Cost per week* 34p /kWh | Background kitchen warmth watts per hour (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling plate on (heats up within 10 - 12 minutes) | 0.54 / hr | 18.4p / hr | 500w |
| Simmering plate on (heats up within 10 - 12 minutes) | 0.24 / hr | 8.2p / hr | 220w |
| Three ovens in economy setting. Hotplates off** | 105 per week | £35.7 | 625w |
| Three ovens on at full temperature continuously. Hotplates off** | 142.8 per week | £48.55 | 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 per week | £43.69 | 650w |
Table based on the 3-oven electric 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.
**Source: OFGEM.gov.uk October 2022.
*as tested by AGA. Each test excludes any cooking and is with all doors and lids closed.
**Figures independently verified by KIWA.
***7 day menu detailed below.
Find out more about the AGA Dual Control here or the new AGA R7 Series range here.
| Mode | kWh per week | Estimated Cost per week* 34p /kWh | Background kitchen warmth watts per hour (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling plate on (heats up within 10-12 minutes) | 0.54 / hr | 18.4p / hr | 500w |
| Simmering plate on (heats up within 10-12 minutes) | 0.24 / hr | 8.2p / hr | 220w |
| Three ovens on in economy setting continuously. Hotplates off** | 53.9 per week | £18.33 | 320w |
| Three ovens on at full temperature continuously. Hotplates off** | 110.6 per week | £37.60 | 650w |
| Cooking the 7 day menu***. Ovens and hotplates on only when required | 34.5 per week | £11.73 | 100w |
| Cooking the 7 day menu***. Ovens and hotplates turned up from economy mode for cooking | 74.1 per week | £25.19 | 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.
**Source: OFGEM.gov.uk October 2022.
*as tested by AGA. Each test excludes any cooking and is with all doors and lids closed.
**Figures independently verified by KIWA.
***7 day menu detailed below.
Find out more about the new AGA eR7 Series, which replaces the AGA Total Control, here.
| Model | Mode | kWh per week | Estimated Cost per week* |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGA R5 Series 2-oven Natural Gas (Model discontinued) | Ovens and hotplates on 24/7 | 425 | £42.5 |
| AGA R5 Series 3-oven Natural Gas (Model discontinued) | Ovens and hotplates on 24/7 | 425 | £42.5 |
| AGA R5 Series 4-oven Natural Gas (Model discontinued) | Ovens and hotplates on 24/7 | 527 | £52.7 |
| AGA R5 Series 2-oven Electric 13 amp (Model discontinued) | Ovens and hotplates on 24/7 | 220 | £74.80 |
| AGA R5 Series 3-oven Electric 13 amp (Model discontinued) | Ovens and hotplates on 24/7 | 240 | £81.60 |
| AGA R5 Series 4-oven Electric 13 amp (Model discontinued) | Ovens and hotplates on 24/7 | 270 | £91.80 |
| AGA R5 Series 2-oven Oil** (Model discontinued) | Ovens and hotplates on 24/7 | 40 litres | £39.62** |
| AGA R5 Series 4-oven Oil**(Model discontinued) | Ovens and hotplates on 24/7 | 51 litres | £50.52** |
*as tested by AGA. Each test excludes any cooking and is with all doors and lids closed. Based on electricity at 34p /kWh and natural gas at 10p/kWh Source: OFGEM.gov.uk. October 2022
**Average cost for Oil 99.05p per litre (Source: Boilerjuice.com as at 11.09.2022).
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.
| 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 |
|
| Dinner - Cheese on toast plus kettle | Boiling plate Roasting oven |
Cooking the 7 day menu on the AGA Total Control with ovens and hotplates turned up from economy mode for cooking costs £25.19*.
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 £43.69*.