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Data through April 2026

Dishwashers · 8 certified models

Cafe

This data covers 8 certified Cafe — annual running costs span $29 to $45 at national-average rates (median $45; the whole-category median is $45).

All certified models

Cafe, ranked by certified annual kWh
#ModelkWh/yr$/yr (US avg)
1Cafe CDD220**W155$29
2Cafe CDP888**V240$45
3Cafe CDT805**N240$45
4Cafe CDT828**V240$45
5Cafe CDT84***N240$45
6Cafe CDT858**V240$45
7Cafe CDT87***N240$45
8Cafe CDT888**V240$45

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Questions, answered with the data

How much does it cost to run Cafe dishwashers?
Among 8 certified models in this data, Cafe dishwashers cost $29 to $45 a year to run at the U.S. average electricity rate (18.8¢/kWh) — a median of $45.
Do Cafe dishwashers cost more or less than the average dishwasher?
The median model here runs $45 a year, 0% more than the $45 median across all certified dishwashers.
What's the cheapest model among Cafe dishwashers?
The Cafe CDD220**W costs about $29 a year at the U.S. average rate (155 kWh/yr) — the lowest certified figure in this group.
What does the certified annual-kWh figure assume for dishwashers?
The certified annual kWh assumes 215 wash cycles per year (the DOE standard, roughly 4 loads a week) and includes the energy to heat water.

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