From the power of an oven depends on how quickly the selected temperature is reached in the oven. But at the same time, the power of the oven also depends on its power consumption. Here we show you what an oven actually consumes on average. However, the age of the oven must also be taken into account. Here are all the facts.
Electricity consumption
The average household with two people needs more than ten percent of its electricity consumption for oven and stove. But of course, the more modern ovens are already somewhat more efficient and consumption can hardly be lumped together like this, also because of individual cooking habits.
EU energy label for ovens
Since 2002, electric ovens have had to indicate their energy efficiency with the energy label. The efficiency classes A to G are then additionally based on the size of the oven. Therefore, an oven with the A label may possibly have the same energy consumption as an oven with the G energy efficiency class. This is then due to the volume of the baking tube.
Ovens are divided into three groups in terms of size:
| Size | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Small | 12 to 34 liters |
| Medium | 35 to 64 liters |
| Large | from 65 liters |
Old versus new
While older ovens that have done their job for about 10 to 15 years need about 1.6 kWh, modern appliances with energy efficiency class A today need exactly half the energy, namely 0.8 kWh. In class B, an oven needs on average 1.1 kWh.
Now you can estimate for your oven itself how much electricity you would save if you bought a new oven. Experts have calculated that if you bake 100 times a year with the very old oven, you will need just under 20 euros more in electricity. If you use the oven even less, it is absolutely not worth buying a new one just because of the electricity consumption.
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