Has the idea of instant boiling water left you asking 'What does a Quooker tap cost?' If so, we're here to guide you through the kind of prices you can expect.
Hot water taps offer many benefits, not least that you will no longer need to find space in your kitchen design for a kettle. Most options offer all kinds of additional functions, such as filtered cold water, chilled sparkling water, as well as temperature control.
For many people, the only thing that is a little off-putting is the price when compared to other types of kitchen brassware. So, just how much more are they than standard taps and are they worth it? Find out below.
How much does a Quooker tap cost?
Quooker is just one brand of instant hot water tap, but for many people, it is also the first that springs to mind. It was the very first boiling water tap in the world, invented in 1970 by Henri Peteri.
Quooker taps come in several different models including Flex, Classic, Front, Fusion and Nordic – each of which comes in a variety of styles.
Prices start from £1,250, which includes the three-litre tank that holds the boiling water and sits beneath the sink. For an extra £300, you can get a seven-litre tank of instant boiling water.
If you were to specify a COMBI tank, you would need to pay an extra £300 on top of the price of your tap, but you would get seven-litres of instant boiling water or 15-litres of hot water (60°C) all from a cold feed.
And, finally, if you were to add on the Quooker CUBE, for £1,150, you would also be able to dispense sparkling and chilled water from your tap.
They may be pricey, but boiling water taps are one of the top kitchen features we'd never skip.
Add these boiling water taps to your basket
Available in brass, black and chrome, this boiling water tap features a swivel spout with directional spray.
Offering hot, cold, and boiling water, this tap also filters unwanted particles and lets you customise the temperature.
Featuring a pull-out hose for flexibility and reach, this tap dispenses hot, cold and boiling water.
How much do Quookers cost to run?
Are boiling water taps energy efficient to run? A Quooker tap will cost around £11–£12 per year to keep the water hot on standby, and under 1p for every litre heated, according to Stephen Johnson, Managing Director at Quooker UK.
"Unlike the energy-guzzling kettle, Quooker taps use very little electricity and give impressive energy-saving results," he explains.
“The running costs for a hot water tap vary depending on usage and energy costs,” advises Anne Kaarlela, marketing communications manager for InSinkErator. “The InSinkErator boiler tank is very efficient as it keeps the water temperature up constantly, as opposed to cooling off then heating rapidly like a kettle, which wastes a lot of energy."
"The environmental benefits of a boiling water tap are also notable," says Stephen Johnson. "Dispensing the right amount of water needed at any given time, boiling water taps help reduce water wastage. Gone are the days of overboiling the kettle only to pour away unused water.
Stephen Johnson is Managing Director of Quooker UK & Ireland and founder of the business in the region. With more than 40 years’ experience in the kitchen industry, Stephen launched Quooker UK in 2006 from his kitchen table, working alone with limited resources and an unshakeable belief in the product.
How much do Quooker alternatives cost?
Since its invention, there have been many other instant hot water taps introduced into the market. Qettle, Franke, InSinkerator, Fohen and Caple, to name just a few, all now offer this type of tap.
Here's a run-down of what some of the products from these brands will cost:
- Qettle taps offer filtered and boiling water instantly and start from £545, although they also offer the Qettle Mini (available on Amazon) which starts at £480.
- Franke's Minerva Helix 4-in-1 Electronic tap costs £1,062.
- InSinkErator offer a wide range, starting from £334 for their GN1100 Novara Steaming Hot Water Tap which is designed to sit alongside your main tap. It dispenses instant filtered hot water and comes with a 2.5-litre tank and filter.
- Wodar offer a large range of instant hot water taps, including the Holborn Traditional 3-in-1 Chrome White Handle Boiling Hot Water Tap, costing £799.
How do boiling water taps work?
Boiling water taps draw their water from a tank, which is usually located beneath the sink. This tank is connected to the mains water supply.
Water is heated and stored in the tank and when boiling water is drawn off, cold water flows back into the tank at the same time and is heated automatically.
While they may be expensive to buy upfront, boiling water taps are a worthwhile investment and will last around 10 to 15 years when given the correct aftercare.
For more advice, read our guide on how to maintain a boiling tap and how to fit a kitchen tap.
All prices have been checked and updated as of January 2026.
