Observed arrival · 2026-10-16

PlugFacts: the running cost of a fridge, heater, or anything with a plug

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Editorial interest 78/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A set of appliance running-cost estimates and calculators, with country and electricity-price options.

Landing page captured for the 2026-10-16 issue.

For: Households comparing appliance and backup-power costs
Worth noticing: The country selector covers dozens of markets, and users can enter a local electricity price in cents per kWh.

Field notes

The page groups appliances by use, including kitchen, heating, screens and gaming, laundry, and whole-home estimates. Its U.S. examples are calculated at an average price of 18.31 cents per kWh, with a separate field for a reader's own price. The homepage also describes tools for generator starting watts and checking how long a power station could run a fridge.

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✦PrettyNotable craft visible

●ProPolished or operationally mature

◎NicheUnusually specific use

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