How much does it cost to run most efficient dishwashers?

Among 99 certified models in this data, most efficient dishwashers cost $37 to $41 a year to run at the U.S. average electricity rate (18.3¢/kWh) — a median of $40.

Do most efficient dishwashers cost more or less than the average dishwasher?

The median model here runs $40 a year, 8% less than the $44 median across all certified dishwashers.

What's the cheapest model among most efficient dishwashers?

The Miele G 5892 SCVi SL costs about $37 a year at the U.S. average rate (200 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.

Data through June 2026

Dishwashers · 99 certified models

Most Efficient Dishwashers

99 of 697 certified dishwashers meet the bar for "Most Efficient Dishwashers." At the U.S. average electricity rate they cost $37 to $41 a year to run — median $40, versus $44 across the whole category.

The 50 most efficient (of 99)

Most Efficient Dishwashers, ranked by certified annual kWh
#	Model	kWh/yr	$/yr (US avg)
1	Miele G 5892 SCVi SLmost efficient	200	$37
2	Fisher & Paykel DD24DTX6I1most efficient	202	$37
3	Fisher & Paykel DD24DTX6PX1most efficient	202	$37
4	Asko DBI563most efficient	205	$38
5	Asko DFI563most efficient	205	$38
6	Fisher & Paykel DW24UCT2X4most efficient	210	$39
7	Fisher & Paykel DW24UDT2X4most efficient	210	$39
8	Fisher & Paykel DW24UDT4X4most efficient	210	$39
9	Fisher&Paykel DW24UNT4X2most efficient	210	$39
10	Fisher & Paykel DW24UT2I3most efficient	210	$39
11	Fisher&Paykel DW24UT4I2most efficient	210	$39
12	Miele G 7186 SCVimost efficient	210	$39
13	Miele G 7186 SCVi SFPmost efficient	210	$39
14	Miele G 7193 SCVimost efficient	210	$39
15	Miele G 7196 SCVi SFmost efficient	210	$39
16	Miele G 7216 SCUmost efficient	210	$39
17	Miele G 7266 SCVimost efficient	210	$39
18	Miele G 7266 SCVi SFmost efficient	210	$39
19	Miele G 7268 SCVi SFPmost efficient	210	$39
20	Miele G 7606 SCUmost efficient	210	$39
21	Miele G 7656 SCVimost efficient	210	$39
22	Miele G 7656 SCVi SFmost efficient	210	$39
23	Miele G 7716 SCimost efficient	210	$39
24	Miele G 7766 SCVimost efficient	210	$39
25	Miele G 7766 SCVi SFmost efficient	210	$39
26	Miele G 7791 SCVimost efficient	210	$39
27	Miele G 7796 SCVimost efficient	210	$39
28	Miele G 7936 SCimost efficient	210	$39
29	Miele G 7986 SCVimost efficient	210	$39
30	Bosch DWHD661EFPmost efficient	213	$39
31	Bosch SHV41DB3Nmost efficient	213	$39
32	Bosch SHX78DCmost efficient	215	$39
33	Smeg DW8630most efficient	219	$40
34	Asko DBI364most efficient	220	$40
35	Asko DBI564most efficient	220	$40
36	Asko DBI565most efficient	220	$40
37	Asko DBI776most efficient	220	$40
38	Asko DFI564most efficient	220	$40
39	Asko DFI565most efficient	220	$40
40	Asko DFI776most efficient	220	$40
41	Asko DOD561most efficient	220	$40
42	Asko DSD565most efficient	220	$40
43	Beko DDS25842most efficient	220	$40
44	Beko DIS25842most efficient	220	$40
45	Blomberg DWS 51502most efficient	220	$40
46	LG LDNFC33Lmost efficient	220	$40
47	LG LDNPC44Cmost efficient	220	$40
48	LG LDNPH654most efficient	220	$40
49	LG LDNPH753most efficient	220	$40
50	LG LDNPH85Cmost efficient	220	$40

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How much does it cost to run most efficient dishwashers?: Among 99 certified models in this data, most efficient dishwashers cost $37 to $41 a year to run at the U.S. average electricity rate (18.3¢/kWh) — a median of $40.
Do most efficient dishwashers cost more or less than the average dishwasher?: The median model here runs $40 a year, 8% less than the $44 median across all certified dishwashers.
What's the cheapest model among most efficient dishwashers?: The Miele G 5892 SCVi SL costs about $37 a year at the U.S. average rate (200 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.

The 50 most efficient (of 99)

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