How much does it cost to run most efficient dishwashers?

Among 96 certified models in this data, most efficient dishwashers cost $38 to $42 a year to run at the U.S. average electricity rate (18.8¢/kWh) — a median of $41.

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

The median model here runs $41 a year, 8% less than the $45 median across all certified dishwashers.

What's the cheapest model among most efficient dishwashers?

The Miele G 5892 SCVi SL costs about $38 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 April 2026

Dishwashers · 96 certified models

Most Efficient Dishwashers

96 of 677 certified dishwashers meet the bar for "Most Efficient Dishwashers." At the U.S. average electricity rate they cost $38 to $42 a year to run — median $41, versus $45 across the whole category.

The 50 most efficient (of 96)

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

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How much does it cost to run most efficient dishwashers?: Among 96 certified models in this data, most efficient dishwashers cost $38 to $42 a year to run at the U.S. average electricity rate (18.8¢/kWh) — a median of $41.
Do most efficient dishwashers cost more or less than the average dishwasher?: The median model here runs $41 a year, 8% less than the $45 median across all certified dishwashers.
What's the cheapest model among most efficient dishwashers?: The Miele G 5892 SCVi SL costs about $38 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 96)

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