How Much Does a Dishwasher Cost to Run? (2026 Calculator)
Typical setup: 1200 W · 1 h/day · $0.180/kWh
Daily
$0.22
Monthly
$6.47
Yearly
$78.74
Quick rate
Daily cost
$0.22
Monthly cost
$6.47
+$0.00 vs typical
Yearly cost
$78.74
kWh / month
36.0 kWh
Local monthly estimate: $6.47 · U.S. average equivalent: $6.47
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A typical dishwasher uses about 1200 W and costs about $0.20/day or $6.05/month at the U.S. average rate of $0.17/kWh, assuming 1 hours of use per day. At the same rate, costs range from about $0.17/day (1000 W) to $0.30/day (1800 W).
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Quickly spot cheapest, highest, and near-average monthly costs.
Top 10 cheapest
Top 10 highest
- Hawaii $14.32
- Massachusetts $11.22
- Maine $11.06
- California $10.90
- Rhode Island $10.85
- New York $10.21
- Connecticut $10.19
- New Hampshire $9.48
- Alaska $9.19
- District of Columbia $8.54
Cost by state (monthly)
At typical 1200 W and 1 h/day. Rates from our dataset (see methodology ). Open a state for a dedicated calculator page.
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ad-after-state-table Wattage range
| Level | Watts | Est. monthly @ avg rate |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 1000 W | $5.39 |
| Typical | 1200 W | $6.47 |
| High | 1800 W | $9.71 |
Energy saving tips
- Avoid running this appliance longer than you need each day.
- Use built-in eco or energy-saving modes whenever available.
- Shift usage to off-peak hours if your utility offers time-of-use rates.
- Run full loads and use air-dry instead of heated dry when possible.
FAQ
- Most dishwasher units fall between 1000 W and 1800 W, with 1200 W as a typical operating value for estimates.
- Our estimates use 1200 W as the typical wattage, within a reported range of 1000–1800 W.
- At typical use (1 hours/day at 1200 W), the estimate is about 1.20 kWh/day and 36.0 kWh/month at the U.S. average rate.
- With 1 hours/day and 1200 W, this appliance uses about 1.20 kWh per day.
- At 1 hours/day, the monthly estimate is about 36.0 kWh per month.
- Per hour, the typical draw is about 1.200 kWh (at 1200 W).
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical daily cost is about $0.20/day for 1 hours/day.
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical monthly cost is about $6.05/month at 1 hours/day.
- Running for one hour at 1200 W costs about $0.20/hour (using 0.17 $/kWh as the U.S. average).
- With typical use (1 hours/day at 1200 W), the estimate is about $0.20/day or $6.05/month at the U.S. average rate.
- The estimate is about 36.0 kWh per month, which corresponds to roughly $6.05/month at the U.S. average rate. Your real bill depends on your rate and runtime.
- Use energy-saving tips tailored to this appliance. For example: Avoid running this appliance longer than you need each day. — reducing kWh reduces the bill at your local rate.