How much does an Aga cost to run?
Aganomics: The guide to Aga home economics
People fall in love with Aga’s as much today as they ever did, but naturally they want to know how much their Aga will cost to run and whether it suits their lifestyle. With rising energy costs and changing lifestyles, these are perfectly reasonable questions.
Aga are sensitive to this, and have worked hard over many years to find ways of keeping running costs down, and continue to do so. The truth about today’s modern Aga is that it can play its part in managing the household budget, and thousands of customers have already discovered that their Aga costs no more to run than a similar conventional cooker home.
Keeping the Aga up-to-date and in touch with modern lifestyles has also been important, Aga’s iconic design and proud British heritage make the brand instantly recognisable. But just like today’s lifestyles, Aga heat-storage cookers are not one-size-fits-all. With the introduction of the new second generation Aga Cookers including the Aga 60, Total Control and Dual Control cookers now gives the owner a greater flexibility with usage and cost.
Unlike conventional cookers, it’s really important to consider the multifunctional nature of an Aga, as it does so much more than cook beautifully. It can replace a whole host of kitchen appliances, as well as warm the home – replacing one or more radiators or under-floor heating. Today’s modern Aga is flexible enough to fit the lifestyle of everyone.*
*Please note this page is a guide and cannot reflect the exact amount it would cost to run an Aga in individual use cases as they all differ, it is to be used as a guide.
Running an Aga
Every Aga
- Cooks superbly
- Looks fantastic – a stunning focal point in any home
- Warms your kitchen and beyond – making radiators unnecessary
- Provides constant, gentle warmth – driving away damp chills in your home
- Largely replaces small appliances such as kettles, toasters and microwaves
- Airs your clothes which in turn eliminates endless tumble drying
- Acts as a magnet for your family and friends
- Makes sense financially
- Is environmentally responsible – made from scrap iron, has a very long life, is recyclable, and avoids the need to buy as much as £5000 of small appliances over the life of the Aga
Set out below is a table of Aga running costs and a table of costs you need not incur if you have an Aga:
AGA RUNNING COSTS
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.
AGA facts & green issues
The Aga can replace so many other small appliances, check out our facts about Aga’s and the environment below
You’ll never find an Aga on a landfill site
Unlike other types of cooker, every Aga is almost completely recyclable. Since the very first model was made more than 80 years ago, 70% of each Aga has been made from previously used material. Car gearboxes, guttering, old machinery, cookers, door fittings, drain covers, lamp-posts and much more can all be found in the world’s most famous cooker.
The Aga keeps going and going and going
The Aga is renowned for its longevity; it keeps cooking for years – usually for generations, some say for ever. Typically people buy 3 to 4 ordinary cookers during their lifetime, whereas you only need one Aga. Such endurance is of real benefit to the environment and in today’s disposable culture, it’s difficult to think of another product that will give so many years of tremendous, hassle free service.
You can choose the fuel option that suits you
Choice of fuel is becoming increasingly important, especially in a climate of unpredictable oil prices. Thankfully models in the Aga collection are available with several fuel options, including LPG, Natural Gas and Electricity. In recent years, Natural Gas and off-peak Electricity have led the way as the cleanest and lower-cost sources of energy.
The Aga works on renewable energy sources
A significant new area of opportunity will be micro-generation of electricity. Running in parallel with Aga’s key product design and development work is a programme to work with other alternative energy specialists, notably wind power, solar power and heat pumps.
A key issue facing micro-generation projects is how to store energy for use later. This can involve batteries, hot water systems or the resale of electricity back to the National Grid. The Aga is ideally suited to this as it can retain large amounts of heat and power ready for when it is needed.
There’s an Aga you can program designed to save fuel
The much-praised 13amp Electric Aga and some Gas models now come with the Aga Intelligent Management System (AIMS). This system allows the Aga to sleep when you sleep and be ready to cook only when needed, therefore saving up to 25% on running costs.
The Aga can replace so many other small appliances
No need for a toaster – the Aga makes the best toast just the way you like it
No need for a toasted sandwich maker – the Aga makes perfect toasted sandwiches
No need for an electric kettle -the Aga will boil a kettle in a flash
No need for an electric bread maker – the Aga is known for its fantastic bread making ability
No need for a tumble dryer – air laundry on top of the Aga
An Aga with an integrated module the best of both
Much is made presently about hybrid technology and is often described as a new innovation. In fact, a ‘hybrid’ Aga has been around for more than 15 years. If you purchase an Aga with Integrated Module, you get the renowned traditional heat storage Aga – which can run on oil, electricity, gas, LPG or diesel, plus two extra conventional ovens and an integral grill, which run on electricity and a choice of ceramic or gas hob.
As well as offering additional capacity and cooking versatility during the winter months (when cookers tend to be used more heavily), an Aga with an Integrated Module offers the option of turning off the heat storage part of the Aga during the summer, thereby making significant fuel savings.
The Aga’s ambient heat can save on home heating bills
The ambient heat provided by the Aga is much loved. Indeed, owners say it makes the kitchen the heart of the home. However, that ambient heat also means there is usually no need for any radiators in the kitchen and often in neighbouring rooms. In turn, this can mean reduced annual central heating bills.