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A turbo broiler uses about 1.3 kWh for every hour it runs at full power. At Meralco’s October 2026 rate of ₱15.06 per kWh, that is about ₱20 an hour, or about ₱10 for a 30-minute cook. Real use is lower, because the heater switches on and off once the bowl is hot.
Short answer: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × your rate per kWh. Every turbo broiler we checked is rated 1,300 W, so they all cost the same per hour: about ₱20 at full power. Cooking once a week for an hour adds roughly ₱85 a month to a Meralco bill.
What a turbo broiler costs to run
| Cooking time | Electricity used (at most) | Cost at ₱15.06 per kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 0.33 kWh | ₱4.9 |
| 30 minutes | 0.65 kWh | ₱9.8 |
| 45 minutes | 0.98 kWh | ₱14.7 |
| 1 hour | 1.3 kWh | ₱19.6 |
And per month
| How often you use it | Electricity a month (at most) | Cost a month |
|---|---|---|
| Once a week, 1 hour | 5.6 kWh | ₱85 |
| Three times a week, 45 minutes | 12.7 kWh | ₱191 |
| Every day, 30 minutes | 19.5 kWh | ₱294 |
Read these as ceilings. 1,300 W is the most the appliance can draw; once the bowl reaches the temperature you set, the thermostat switches the heater on and off to hold it, so a real cook uses less.
Every model we checked is 1,300 W
We checked eight turbo broilers sold in the Philippines for our turbo broiler roundup. All eight are rated 1,300 W, on the maker’s page or the store listing, so the electricity cost per hour does not change from one to the next. Capacity, warranty and price are what separate them.
| Model | Rated power | Capacity | Cost of 1 hour at full power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka EHTB-12L | 1,300 W | 12 L | ₱20 |
| Imarflex CVO-750GF | 1,300 W | 12 L | ₱20 |
| Imarflex CVO-650G | 1,300 W | 12 L | ₱20 |
| Tough Mama NTMTB12-R | 1,300 W | 12 L | ₱20 |
| Hanabishi HTB-128 | 1,300 W | Not stated by the maker | ₱20 |
| Hanabishi HTB-130 | 1,300 W | Stated as 11 to 20 L by the store | ₱20 |
| 3D CR-7G | 1,300 W | 10 L | ₱20 |
| Kyowa KW-3915 | 1,300 W | 10 L | ₱20 |
Turbo broiler vs air fryer: which uses more electricity?
Per hour, about the same. The air fryers we checked are rated 800 to 1,600 W, which at the same rate is about ₱12 to ₱24 an hour, and a turbo broiler’s 1,300 W sits in the middle at about ₱20. What changes the bill is how long each one runs for the food you cook: a small batch usually suits a compact air fryer basket, while a whole chicken or a big batch suits the turbo’s large bowl in one go. We compared the two in turbo broiler vs air fryer, and worked out each air fryer model in how much electricity an air fryer uses.
How to keep the cost down
- Cook full batches. A full bowl uses about the same power per hour as a half-empty one, so the cost per serving falls.
- Keep the lid on. Lifting it lets the hot air out, and the heater has to work to bring the bowl back up to temperature.
- Use the timer. Set it for what the food needs, so the turbo does not keep running after the food is done.
- Use your own rate. Outside Meralco’s area, or on a bigger bill, your rate is different. Divide the total amount due on your bill by the total kWh and put it into our electricity cost calculator.
The formula, and the rate we use
Electricity is billed in kilowatt-hours (kWh). Divide the appliance’s watts by 1,000, multiply by the hours it runs, and you have the kWh it used; multiply by your rate for the cost. We use ₱15.06 per kWh, Meralco’s overall rate for a typical household in October 2026 (₱15.0615, as announced by Meralco). Rates change every month.
How we worked this out: the wattages come from the makers’ pages and store listings we checked on 20 October 2026, and the costs are the arithmetic above. We have not measured these units with a meter. Read how we test.
Related reading
- Best turbo broiler in the Philippines: eight models checked, with prices and warranties.
- Turbo broiler vs air fryer: whether they are the same, and which suits your household.
- How much electricity an air fryer uses: cost per model, per cook and per month.
- Rice cooker electricity cost: what a small cooker costs per month, and where keep-warm adds up.
Frequently asked questions
How much electricity does a turbo broiler use per hour?
Most turbo broilers are rated 1,300 W, so they use up to 1.3 kWh an hour: about ₱20 at Meralco’s October 2026 rate of ₱15.06 per kWh. Real use is lower once the bowl is hot and the heater starts cycling.
Does a turbo broiler use more electricity than an air fryer?
Per hour, about the same. Turbo broilers are usually 1,300 W (about ₱20 an hour) and the air fryers we checked are 800 to 1,600 W (about ₱12 to ₱24 an hour). The difference comes from how long each runs for what you cook.
How much does a turbo broiler add to my Meralco bill?
Using it once a week for an hour adds roughly ₱85 a month; three times a week for 45 minutes, about ₱191; every day for 30 minutes, about ₱294. These are ceilings at ₱15.06 per kWh.
Is a turbo broiler energy saving?
It draws about as much power as an air fryer. What saves electricity is cooking full batches, keeping the lid closed and setting the timer for what the food needs.
