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. Almost 60% of all Aga's sold today are programmable using The Aga Intelligent Management System (AIMS), meaning that they sleep when you sleep, holiday when you holiday, and put their feet up while you're at work - saving up to 25% on running costs.
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.
So, how much does it cost to run an Aga?
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. With programmable gas and electric models featuring AIMS, today's modern Aga is flexible enough to fit the lifestyle of everyone.
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 type | Weekly energy consumption | Cost per unit (pence) | Cost per week(£) |
| 2 Oven | |||
| 13-amp Electric | 190kW* | 10.37 | 19.70 |
| 30-amp Electric | 227kW | 5.31 | 12.05 |
| Gas (Natural) | 340kW** | 3.40 | 11.56 |
| Oil | 40 litres | 46.19 | 18.48 |
| 3 Oven | |||
| 13-amp Electric | 190kW* | 10.37 | 19.70 |
| Gas (Natural) | 340kW** | 3.40 | 11.56 |
| Oil | 40 litres | 46.19 | 18.48 |
| 4 Oven | |||
| 13-amp Electric | 200kW* | 10.37 | 20.74 |
| 30-amp Electric | 270kW | 5.31 | 14.34 |
| Gas (Natural) | 422kW | 3.40 | 14.35 |
| Oil | 51 litres | 46.19 | 23.56 |
* Includes AIMS reduction of 25%
** Includes AIMS reduction of 20% (Actual % saving is dependent on program set by user)
Typical, actual savings using AIMS is dependent on the program set by the user in addition total units used with or without AIMS is dependent on the cooking demands of the household.
Prices based on British Gas Standard (13Amp) and Southern Electric Dual Fuel (30Amp & Gas) package for the Midlands October 2009
Sources:
Electricity and Gas energy costs – www.comparethemarket.com
Oil costs (October 2009) – www.boilerjuice.com
How much could you save...
| Kitchen appliance | Weekly energy consumption | Cost per unit (pence) | Cost per week (£) |
| Heating (2 radiators - gas)* | 140 - 280kW | 3.7 | 5.18 - 10.36 |
| Other appliances | 54 - 77kW | 12.5 | 6.75 - 9.63 |
| Total cost per week (to the nearest 10p) | 12.00 - 20.00 | ||
*Under-floor heating, as an alternative to gas fired central heating, can add a significant amount to energy costs.
In short, it doesn't need to cost any more to run an Aga when compared to a kitchen with a conventional cooker.
