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How Much Does a Dishwasher Cost to Run?
A dishwasher uses about 1,800 watts per cycle, with most of that energy going to heating the water. A typical cycle runs about an hour.
watts
hrs/day
$/kWh
Daily Cost
$0.29
1.8 kWh
Monthly Cost
$8.64
54.0 kWh
Yearly Cost
$105.12
657.0 kWh
For perspective...
At $105.12/year, this appliance costs as much as 7 months of Netflix. Worth looking into energy-saving alternatives.
Energy-Saving Tips for Your Dishwasher
- Use the eco or light cycle when dishes aren't heavily soiled
- Skip the heated dry — open the door and let dishes air dry
- Only run full loads to maximize efficiency per dish