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Data through April 2026

Dishwashers · 68 certified models

Dishwashers Under 18" Wide

Filtering to dishwashers under 18" wide narrows the field to 68 of the 677 certified dishwashers in this data, ranging $15–$45 a year at national-average electricity rates (median $44).

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Questions, answered with the data

How much does it cost to run dishwashers under 18" wide?
Among 68 certified models in this data, dishwashers under 18" wide cost $15 to $45 a year to run at the U.S. average electricity rate (18.8¢/kWh) — a median of $44.
Do dishwashers under 18" wide cost more or less than the average dishwasher?
The median model here runs $44 a year, 2% less than the $45 median across all certified dishwashers.
What's the cheapest model among dishwashers under 18" wide?
The Loch L1126 costs about $15 a year at the U.S. average rate (80 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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