It used to be a given that the AGA cooker was on all the time. Not so now with the introduction of new AGA models that have been built with 21st-century lifestyles in mind – the AGA 60, AGA 3 Series, AGA Total Control and AGA Dual Control. It’s the controllable features on these four innovative models that allow the owner to have much more control over their AGA cooker’s energy consumption.
Below are the running costs of our most popular models, including the traditional AGA cooker that is available for use 24/7.
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.
With fast heat-up times and the flexibility to allow individual operation of ovens and hotplates. In addition, adjustable temperatures and the ability to turn off functions when not required. For example no need to leave hotplates on since they are designed to heat up in 10-12 minutes.
*Running costs for the new models are presently AGA estimates.
| Model | Mode | Cost Per Week |
|
Both cast-iron ovens on | £11.48* |
|
3 ovens on (economy setting) | £7.55* |
| 3 ovens on | £15.48* | |
|
3 ovens on (economy setting) | £14.70* |
| 3 ovens on | £19.99* | |
| Hotplate On Full | Continuous operation | 7.5p per hour* |
| Simmer On Full | Continuous operation | 3.4p per hour* |
| Model | Mode | kWh per week | Cost* | Background kitchen warmth watts per hour (approx.) |
 AGA 60 As tested by AGA A 2-oven electric 60cm wide AGA cooker with one hotplate and 2-ovens that can be turned on and off independently. |
Hotplate ON Full (heats up within 10-12 minutes)
Hotplate On Simmer (heats up within 10-12 minutes) |
0.54 /Hr
0.24 /Hr |
7.5p/Hr
3.4p/Hr |
500w
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 | |
| As tested by AGA | Cooking the 7-day menu: Independent testing is underway and will be published shortly |
 AGA 3 Series As tested by AGA A 3-oven electric AGA range cooker with a two-zone induction hob. Each oven and hotplate can be turned on and off as required. |
Hotplate ON Full (heats up within 10-12 minutes)
Hotplate On Simmer (heats up within 10-12 minutes) |
0.54 /Hr
0.24 /Hr |
7.5p/Hr
3.4p/Hr |
500w
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 | Cooking the 7-day menu: Independent testing is underway and will be published shortly |
 3-oven AGA Total Control A 3-oven electric AGA with independently controllable hotplates and ovens. Each oven and hotplate can be turned on and off as required. There is also an Economy mode for the ovens to save energy. |
Boiling plate ON (heats up within 10-12 minutes)Simmering plate ON (heats up within 10-12 minutes) | 0.54/Hr0.24/Hr | 7.5p/Hr3.4p/Hr | 500w220w |
| Three ovens in continuous Economy (slumber), hotplates OFF | 53.9 | £7.55 | 320w | |
| Three ovens ON 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 | |
| **Figures independently verified by KIWA. 7-day menu detailed below | Cooking the 7-day menu: Ovens and hotplates turned up from Economy mode (slumber ) for cooking | 74.1 | £10.37 | 300w |
 3-oven AGA Dual Control – Electric The electric AGA Dual Control’s ovens are on all the time. The hotplates can be turned on and off independently. The ovens can also be turned down to an Economy mode to save energy. |
Boiling plate ON (heats up within 10-12 minutes)Simmering plate ON (heats up within 10-12 minutes) | 0.54/Hr0.24/Hr | 7.5p/Hr3.4p/Hr | 500w220w |
| Three ovens in continuous Economy (low), hotplates OFF | 105 | £14.70 | 625w | |
| Three ovens ON full temperature continuously, hotplates OFF | 142.8 | £19.99 | 850w | |
| **Figures independently verified by KIWA. 7-day menu detailed below. | Cooking the 7-day menu: Three ovens operated at full temperature (ON) and hotplates ON as required by the menu. Ovens on Economy (low) when not required**. | 128.5 | £17.99 | 650w |
TRADITIONAL AGA HEAT STORAGE COOKERS
Traditional heat storage AGA cookers remain on continuously and both hotplates and all ovens are therefore always ready to use. To conserve energy adopt AGA recommended cooking methods, utilising the ovens as much as possible. When not in use always close the insulated hotplates lids and doors.
| Model | Mode | kWh per week | Cost* |
| AGA Electric – 13-amp | |||
| 2-Oven | Ovens and hotplates ON 24/7 | 220 | £30.80 |
| 3-Oven | Ovens and hotplates ON 24/7 | 240 | £33.60 |
| 4-Oven | Ovens and hotplates ON 24/7 | 270 | £37.80 |
| AGA Natural Gas | |||
| 2-Oven | Ovens and hotplates ON 24/7 | 425 | £11.98 |
| 3-Oven | Ovens and hotplates ON 24/7 | 425 | £11.98 |
| 4-Oven | Ovens and hotplates ON 24/7 | 527 | £14.86 |
| AGA Oil | |||
| 2-Oven | Ovens and hotplates ON 24/7 | 40 Litres | £20.00 |
| 4-Oven | Ovens and hotplates ON 24/7 | 51 Litres | £25.50 |
Notes: *As tested by AGA. **Independently verified by KIWA. Electricity cost based on 14p per kWh. Oil (Kerosene) cost based on 50p per litre. Gas costs are based on 2.82p per kWh. Each test excludes any cooking and are with all doors and lids closed throughout the duration. the figures are hourly maintenance rates and exclude the energy required to reach temperature. The running costs are for an appliance operating at cooking temperature 24hrs/day
SEVEN DAY MENU
The average weekly menu utilises the most efficient method of cooking. For example, turning the ovens and hotplates off when they are not required (AGA Total Control, AGA 60 and AGA Dual Control). The cost per kWh is dependent on your energy provider. Please note: all figures are typical and can vary depending on cooking methods, ambient temperatures and the use of the product.
| DAY | MEAL | OVENS / HOTPLATES USED |
| Monday | Dinner: Leftover meat with jacket potatoes and vegetables | Boiling plate Roasting Oven |
| Tuesday | Dinner: Chicken enchiladas | Boiling plate Baking Oven |
| 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 and simmering plate | |
| Dinner: Curry, rice and Naan bread | Boiling plate and simmering oven | |
| Sunday | Breakfast: Croissants plus kettle | Boiling plate and roasting oven |
| Lunch: Roast dinner | Boiling plate, simmering plate and roasting oven | |
| Dinner: Cheese on toast plus kettle | Boiling plate and roasting oven |