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How Many kWh Does a Slow Cooker (Crock-Pot) Use?
Slow Cooker (Crock-Pot) energy cost calculator — see your exact daily, monthly, and yearly electricity cost.
Rate — APRIL 2026
⚡ 200W typical
$
US national average. Edit for your local rate.
Daily Energy Use
1.60
kWh / day
Monthly Cost
$9.04
Yearly Cost
$109.97
Slow Cooker (Crock-Pot) — Cost Breakdown
| Period | kWh Used | Cost ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Per Hour | 0.2000 | $0.0377 |
| Per Day | 1.60 | $0.30 |
| Per Month (30 days) | 48.00 | $9.04 |
| Per Year (365 days) | 584.00 | $109.97 |
⚡ Real-World Comparison
Running a slow cooker for 8 hours uses about the same energy as running an electric oven for just 40 minutes.
3 Ways to Cut Your Slow Cooker (Crock-Pot) Energy Bill
- 🌱
Resist lifting the lid — each peek releases heat and adds 15–20 minutes of cooking time and extra energy.
- 💡
Fill the pot 2/3 to 3/4 full for optimal heat circulation and energy-efficient cooking.
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Use the low setting when possible — it uses about half the wattage of high while producing the same end result over time.
Startup Surge Information
Slow cookers use resistance heating elements with no motor, drawing stable, consistent wattage.