Dishwasher Electricity Cost Calculator

Estimate dishwasher electricity cost from an average operating-power assumption and use time.

WCL / INTERACTIVE MODEL

Average power while operating (watts)

Average dishwasher hours per day

Electricity price ($/kWh)

Energy/day—

Cost/day—

Cost/month—

Cost/year—

Default inputs are examples, not claims about every product. Replace them with measured or manufacturer-specific values.

What makes the estimate more accurate?

Dishwashers do not draw maximum power continuously. Water heating, pumps and heated drying operate at different times. For better accuracy, use a measured kWh-per-cycle value or product energy information and multiply by cycles.

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Appliance Electricity Cost Calculator and Electricity Usage Calculator.

Data note: Electricity prices vary by location and tariff. The default $0.173/kWh is a U.S. residential reference; use your actual utility rate for decision-making. See sources.

Estimate only. Actual energy use depends on equipment, controls, climate and user behavior.

Keep appliance comparisons consistent

Use the same electricity-rate assumption across appliances. The Electricity Cost Calculator provides a common framework, while Electricity Prices by State provides U.S. reference-rate context.

Rate assumption check

For U.S. estimates, compare the electricity-rate assumption with the EIA-based state reference in Electricity Prices by State, then replace it with your actual tariff when available.