How much does it cost to run an air conditioner?
The cost of running an air con unit depends on whether it’s portable or built-in, according to Uswitch.
The price comparison website said a built-in model uses 2.7kilowatts of power an hour – this works out to £56.76 a week based on nine hours of use a day.
Meanwhile, a portable unit uses 1kilowatt of power an hour – or £21.02 a week based on nine hours of use a day.
Of course, you might not use the air con every night, and won’t use it every week, especially in the winter, but the costs can add up fast.
If you still want to keep cool, it’s worth using a fan instead.
Uswitch said a desktop model costs just 74p to run for a week based on nine hours of use a day.
That’s £56.02 cheaper than a built-in air con unit over seven days.
