🥣 Multicooker (Thermomix-style)

How much electricity does a Thermomix or multicooker use? Cost per recipe

Electricity use of Thermomix-style cooking food processors: per dough, risotto, soup and slow cook, with the running cost.

Per recipe

0.3 kWh

Cost per recipe

$0.054 · £0.078

Per year · 78 kWh

$14 · £20

With 5 times a week, electricity at $0.18/kWh and £0.26/kWh all-in.

A heated multicooker has an element of about 1,000 W but runs it at full power only to heat up: a 30-minute risotto or sauce uses about 0.3 kWh, a few cents.

Chopping and kneading use very little (the motor runs for minutes). Compared with an electric hob the energy use is similar: you buy it for convenience, not to cut your bill.

Consumption compared

TypeUsagekWh/yearCost/year
Chopping or kneading (5 minutes)30 Wh / recipe8$1 · £2
Risotto or sauce (25–30 minutes)0.3 kWh / recipe78$14 · £20
Slow cooking (2 hours)0.6 kWh / recipe156$28 · £41
Same recipe on an induction hob, for comparison0.35 kWh / recipe91$16 · £24

Yearly cost with 5 times a week.

Work out your cost

Per recipe
$0.054
Per month
$1.17
Per year
$14
Energy per year
78 kWh

The price is a typical all-in figure for your country: replace it with yours (bill total ÷ kWh).

How to use less

  • Keep the lid on and use the lowest temperature the recipe needs (steam setting only when you need steam).
  • Start long recipes with hot water from the kettle to save a few minutes of heating.
  • Batch-cook several portions: the initial heat-up counts for less.
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FAQ

How much electricity does a Thermomix or multicooker use?
About 0.3 kWh per recipe, from 20 Wh to 1 kWh depending on model and programme.
How much does it cost per year?
With 5 times a week it uses about 78 kWh a year: about $14 · £20 at $0.18/kWh and £0.26/kWh.
How can I reduce it?
Keep the lid on and use the lowest temperature the recipe needs (steam setting only when you need steam). Start long recipes with hot water from the kettle to save a few minutes of heating.

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