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Data through April 2026

Cost to run · West Virginia · 16.1¢/kWh residential average

How much does it cost to run a dishwasher in West Virginia?

$38/yr · median certified model

Residential electricity in West Virginia runs 16.1¢/kWh — 15% under the U.S. average — putting the median certified dishwasher at about $38 a year, versus $45 nationally.

West Virginia ranks 23 of 51 jurisdictions for dishwasher running costs — solidly mid-table. Model choice matters as much as geography: at West Virginia rates the most efficient certified model (Loch L1126) costs $13 a year while the most power-hungry (Amana ADFS2524R) costs $39 — a spread of $26 every year. For reference, the national extremes are North Dakota (12.3¢/kWh) and Hawaii (46.6¢/kWh); the same median dishwasher would cost $30 and $111 a year there.

West Virginia
$38
US average
$45
North Dakota
$30
Hawaii
$111
Median certified dishwasher (239 kWh/yr) per year, at each rate

The cheapest dishwashers to run at West Virginia rates

Price any model at West Virginia rates

Your rate, your numbers

Per day
11¢
Per month
$3.20
Per year
$38

239 kWh/yr × 16.1¢/kWh = $38/yr

Prefilled with the median certified dishwasher (239 kWh/yr). Every model page on this site carries its exact certified figure.

Questions, answered with the data

How much does it cost to run a dishwasher in West Virginia?
About $38 a year for the median ENERGY STAR certified dishwasher, at West Virginia's average residential rate of 16.1¢/kWh — that's $3.20 a month.
Is electricity expensive in West Virginia?
West Virginia's residential average of 16.1¢/kWh is 15% below the U.S. average of 18.8¢/kWh, ranking 23 of 51 jurisdictions (1 = cheapest).
What's the cheapest dishwasher to run in West Virginia?
Among currently certified models, the Loch L1126 costs the least at about $13 a year at West Virginia rates (80 kWh/yr).
How does West Virginia compare with other states?
The same median dishwasher costs $30 a year in North Dakota (the cheapest state) and $111 in Hawaii (the priciest). West Virginia sits at $38.

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Rate source: US EIA, average residential price of electricity, see methodology.