Running Costs of Agas
A Guide to Your Aga’s Energy Usage
With ever changing energy prices, it can be hard to keep track of exactly how much your Aga will cost you across the different fuels. With the strain on all of our finances at present, transparency and detailed data is becoming more important than ever, so that our customers can make informed decisions when selecting or converting a model.
These running costs are becoming one of the most vital key factors to consider when choosing a model. Here, we have therefore provided estimates for the weekly cost based on extensive factory and ‘real life’ testing, using up to date energy prices. These figures will of course vary depending on your usage.
Traditional Models
Here’s how much it costs every week to run a traditional Aga based on April 2024 prices:
| Oven | Model Type | Consumption | Cost Per Week | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oven | Gas | 425 kWh | £31.54 | 7.42p/kWh |
| Oil | 40 litres | £34.40 | 86p/litre | |
| 30 Amp | 224 kWh | £36.22 | 16.17p/kWh | |
| 13 Amp | 220 kWh | £53.90 | 24.5p/kWh | |
| 3 Oven | Gas | 425 kWh | £31.54 | 7.42p/kWh |
| Oil | n/a | n/a | 86p/litre | |
| 30 Amp | n/a | n/a | 16.17p/kWh | |
| 13 Amp | 240 kWh | £58.80 | 24.5p/kWh | |
| 4 Oven | Gas | 425 kWh | £39.10 | 7.42p/kWh |
| Oil | 51 litres | £43.86 | 86p/litre | |
| 30 Amp | 274 kWh | £44.31 | 16.17p/kWh | |
| 13 Amp | 270 kWh | £66.15 | 24.5p/kWh |
As the above table shows, the 13Amp models have by far the most expensive running costs, so we would recommend this type only in select circumstances.
Gas remains the lowest cost fuel option for traditional Agas, although are of course subject to fluctuating gas prices. For more information on gas, oil, 30Amp and 13Amp agas, visit our information pages on the ‘Our Agas’ tab.
Controllable Models
For those wanting to make extra savings and a greater flexibility of cooker, controllable models offer an outstanding alternative.
In fact, we are finding more and more of our customers are choosing to convert their traditional Aga to Electrickit and eControl.
Below is a guide to the likely running costs of your controllable Aga when in eco or slumber mode:
| Oven | Model Type | kWh | Cost per Week | Unit Price (pence) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oven | Dual Control | n/a | n/a | 24.5p/kWh |
| Total Control | n/a | n/a | 24.5p/kWh | |
| eControl/Electrickit | 36.96 | £9.06 | 24.5p/kWh | |
| 3 Oven | Dual Control | 105 | £25.73 | 24.5p/kWh |
| Total Control | 54 | £13.23 | 24.5p/kWh | |
| eControl/Electrickit | data not yet available | data not yet available | 24.5p/kWh | |
| 4 Oven with hot cupboard on | Dual Control | n/a | n/a | 24.5p/kWh |
| Total Control | n/a | n/a | 24.5p/kWh | |
| eControl/Electrickit | 80.64 | £19.76 | 24.5p/kWh | |
| 5 Oven with hot cupboard on | Dual Control | 158.76 | £38.90 | 24.5p/kWh |
| Total Control | 107.76 | £26.40 | 24.5p/kWh | |
| eControl/Electrickit | data not yet available | data not yet available | 24.5p/kWh |
Below is a guide to the likely running costs when in full setting:
| Oven | Model Type | kWh | Cost per Week | Unit Price (pence) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oven | Dual Control (R7) | n/a | n/a | 24.5p/kWh |
| Total Control (Er7) | n/a | n/a | 24.5p/kWh | |
| eControl/Electrickit | 80.64 | £19.76 | 24.5p/kWh | |
| 3 Oven | Dual Control (R7) | 143 | £35.04 | 24.5p/kWh |
| Total Control (Er7) | 111 | £27.20 | 24.5p/kWh | |
| eControl/Electrickit | data not yet available | data not yet available | 24.5p/kWh | |
| 4 Oven with hot cupboard on | Dual Control | n/a | n/a | 24.5p/kWh |
| Total Control | n/a | n/a | 24.5p/kWh | |
| eControl/Electrickit | 124.32 | £30.46 | 24.5p/kWh | |
| 5 Oven with hot cupboard on | Dual Control | 196.76 | £48.21 | 24.5p/kWh |
| Total Control | 164.87 | £40.39 | 24.5p/kWh | |
| eControl/Electrickit | data not yet available | data not yet available | 24.5p/kWh |
The costings shown above exclude hob use. The running costs per hour for when the hob is at full is as follows:
| Model | Simmering Plate kWh | Cost per Hour | Boiling Plate kWh | Cost per Hour | Both Plates kWh | Cost per Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Control | 0.24 | £0.06 | 0.54 | £0.13 | 0.78 | £0.19 |
| Dual Control | 0.24 | £0.06 | 0.54 | £0.13 | 0.78 | £0.19 |
| eControl Series X | 0.39 | £0.10 | 0.48 | £0.12 | 0.87 | £0.21 |
Using flexibility of temperatures will reduce your energy consumption. For more information on how to keep energy costs as low as possible for controllable models, visit our controllable aga energy usage page, Getting the Best from your Electrickit and How to Save Money on your Controllable Aga pages. To find out more about how converting your Aga to eControl or Electrickit could save you money, visit our Crunching the Numbers page.