{"id":1391,"date":"2022-10-27T11:42:58","date_gmt":"2022-10-27T06:42:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kitchenmagician.co.uk\/?p=1391"},"modified":"2022-11-03T11:19:43","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T06:19:43","slug":"does-slow-cooker-use-lot-of-electricity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kitchenmagician.co.uk\/does-slow-cooker-use-lot-of-electricity\/","title":{"rendered":"Does a Slow Cooker Use a Lot of Electricity? Here is the TRUTH!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Everyone loves slow-cooked stew and other slow-pot-cooked recipes. Such food comforts everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The last thing you want to do is pay high energy bills<\/a> due to soaring electricity prices. But does a slow cooker use a lot of electricity? As it runs for several hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if you use a slow cooker often, here\u2019s what you need to know about slow cooker energy consumption:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slow cookers don\u2019t use a lot of electricity. Most modern slow pots only use 0.7 kWh to 1.3 kWh in 8 hours. That means a slow cooker uses 70 – 100 watts at low temperatures. While 120 – 150 watts on high settings.\u00a0So, in a nutshell, it will cost you around 8p – 10p per hour. So, for a recipe of 8 hours, you need to spend roughly 66p – 86p worth of energy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But is this universal for all slow cookers? Or which factors influence the high electricity consumption? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, to answer all your concerns, our technical team of Kitchen Magicians has done detailed research. So, sit back and keep on reading for detailed information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are Slow Cookers Energy Efficient?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, slow cookers are very energy efficient. They don\u2019t consume much electricity and cost around 66p to 80p per eight hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most slow pots require 0.7kWh of energy. Its electricity consumption is equivalent to regularly used home light bulbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Much Electricity Does A Slow Cooker Use Per Hour?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A slow-cooking pot only uses 0.7kWH – 1.3kWH of energy per hour. It generally depends on slow cooker temperature settings<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At high temperatures, it needs more power, while at low and medium heat, the power consumption is moderate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Many AMPs Does A Slow Cooker Use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Slow cookers use 0.6 amp to 2 amp. They need a standard 120V outlet to operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usually, the ampere is less and relatively increases with the change in heat settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Slow-Cooker Cheaper Than Hob?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, a slow cooker is cheaper than every electric hob type<\/a><\/strong>. It is one of the most efficient ways of cooking food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, the auto shut-off timer feature ensures to consumption of as less energy as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A single electric oven<\/a><\/strong> consumes around 2.3 kWh per hour, while a ceramic electric hob uses 1200 watts to 3000 watts, depending on the size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, using a slow cooker is 50% less inexpensive and cheap than a hob and cooker oven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pressure Cooker vs Slow Cooker Energy Consumption<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Indefinitely, both pressure and slow cookers are essential for every Kitchen. Ultimately there is a huge debate among chefs about which is a better option, the Pressure Cooker and a Slow Cooker<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Surprisingly, an instant pot uses even less electricity while cooking. A pressure cooker or instant pot roughly needs 0.8kWh of energy per hour under 30psi pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eventually, a slow cooker also requires 0.7kWh to cook but for a prolonged period. While instant pot cuts the cooking time to half.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Slow Cooker vs Electric Oven – Which Is Best?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Electric oven cooks fast, but it doesn\u2019t mean that it is inexpensive and energy efficient. As mentioned earlier, an electric oven needs 2.3kWh of power supply to run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is almost double compared to the maximum 1.3kWh of the slow cooker. Ovens can reach 200-500\u00baF (100-250\u00baC) within 30 minutes. While the maximum temperature of the slow pot is 300\u00b0F (148\u00b0C).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to buying price, slow cookers are also inexpensive compared to regular microwaves or freestanding electric cooker ovens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using an oven will cost you 20p to 25p per hour, while slow cookers cost only 10p per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrapping It Up!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Slow pots are energy efficient and won\u2019t cost a lot. So, keep on cooking your favourite meals in it without giving energy bills a second thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compared to it, running an oven per hour is expensive, while a pressure cooker is cheap. But, the slow cooker is an absolute winner when it comes to flavours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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