How We Keep SmartHomeCost Free

SmartHomeCost is a completely free calculator — no subscription fees, no ads, and no sign-ups required. This page explains how we sustain this service and disclose our affiliate partnerships.

How We Make Money

SmartHomeCost earns revenue through affiliate commissions when users purchase appliances through our links. When you click a link to a retailer and make a purchase, we receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

This commission is how we cover the costs of building and maintaining the free calculator — server hosting, development, and content creation.

Our Affiliate Partners

SmartHomeCost partners with the following retailers and affiliate networks:

Partner	Commission Type	How It Works
Amazon Associates	Affiliate Commission	When you click our Amazon link and purchase appliances, we earn a small commission from Amazon.
Awin Network	Affiliate Commission	We partner with appliance retailers through the Awin affiliate network to earn commissions on qualifying sales.
TradeDoubler	Affiliate Commission	Additional affiliate network connecting us with appliance retailers and earning commissions on referred sales.

What This Means for You

When you use SmartHomeCost:

• Your price doesn't change. You pay exactly the same whether you click our link or go directly to the retailer.
• You're not obligated to buy. Using the calculator is completely free, and you're never obligated to make a purchase.
• Our recommendations are unbiased. We recommend products based on true cost calculations, not commission rates. A retailer paying us 5% commission gets the same fair evaluation as one paying 2%.
• Your data is private. We don't sell your data or track your purchases after you leave our site.

Links & Disclosures

Throughout our blog and website, you may see links marked as affiliate links. These links contain our partner tracking information, which allows retailers to attribute your purchase to SmartHomeCost and credit us with a commission.

Some links may be marked with badges or labels like [affiliate link] or similar indicators. All affiliate links are disclosed in this policy and in relevant blog posts.

Blog Post Disclosures

At the bottom of every blog post containing affiliate links, you'll find this disclosure:

Our Policy on Recommending Products

SmartHomeCost's recommendations are based entirely on objective data:

• Energy efficiency ratings (A, B, C ratings, etc.)
• Water usage (for applicable appliances)
• Average repair costs and reliability data
• Realistic product lifespan
• True lifetime cost of ownership

We do NOT recommend products based on:

• Commission rates from retailers
• Marketing partnerships or sponsorships
• Brand popularity or advertising spend
• Any incentives from manufacturers

FTC & ASA Compliance

SmartHomeCost complies with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Guides and the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) regarding affiliate marketing disclosure. We clearly identify affiliate links and partnerships to ensure you have full transparency.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions about our affiliate partnerships or disclosure practices, please don't hesitate to reach out:

Email: hello@smarthomecost.co.uk

We're committed to transparency and happy to discuss how we operate.