APPLIANCE COST GUIDE
How much does a dishwasher cost to run?
Dishwashers use electricity for water heating, pumps, controls and sometimes heated drying.
Editable estimate
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Estimated monthly cost—30-day month
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Annual—
Daily energy—
Annual energy—
kW × effective runtime × rate. Effective runtime = hours/day × duty cycle.
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RATE COMPARISON
How your rate changes the cost
Same appliance inputs, using May 2026 EIA residential averages.
Data updatedEIA residential prices · May 2026View Table 5.6.A
Make the estimate more accurate
- Use fractional daily hours to represent cycle frequency.
- Eco and air-dry settings reduce heater runtime.
- External water-heating fuel is not included unless reflected in measured watts.
Presets are estimates. Use your model label, an EnergyGuide figure or a safe meter reading when available.