How much does it cost to run a dishwasher in New Hampshire?
Rated energy use of ENERGY STAR certified models × what electricity costs where you live.
What it costs to run a dishwasher in New Hampshire
- A typical ENERGY STAR standard dishwasher (the median of 726 certified models) is rated at 240 kWh a year.
- At New Hampshire's residential price of 26.60¢ per kWh (July 2026), that comes to about $0.17 a day, $5.32 a month or $64 a year.
- Where you live matters: the same dishwasher costs about $115 a year in Hawaii (48.00¢) and $31 in Louisiana (12.72¢).
- The most efficient standard models of at least 14 place settings use 202 kWh a year, which saves about $10 a year against the typical model at this price.
Ratings are the yearly kWh from the federal test procedure, as listed by ENERGY STAR. Real use depends on how you use the appliance, its age and settings. Older models that are not ENERGY STAR certified usually use more; we have no data on them. How we calculate.
Cost to run a dishwasher by type
Yearly cost to run a dishwasher in New Hampshire, by type: $41 to $64
Median rated use of ENERGY STAR certified models of each type, at 26.60¢ per kWh.
Source: ENERGY STAR certified products data (downloaded 2026-10-23); EIA residential electricity price, July 2026. Our calculation.
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| Per year | |
|---|---|
| Standard | $64 |
| Compact | $41 |
| Type | Models | Typical size | Typical use | Per month | Per year (range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 726 | 14 place settings | 240 kWh/yr | $5.32 | $64 ($60–$64) |
| Compact | 31 | 6 place settings | 155 kWh/yr | $3.44 | $41 ($36–$41) |
Range: the 10th to 90th percentile of rated use among certified models of that type. derived
Your dishwasher: use the EnergyGuide label
The yellow EnergyGuide label on a dishwasher shows its estimated yearly use in kWh. Enter it to see what it costs at your state's rate.
Most energy efficient dishwashers
ENERGY STAR certified models with the lowest rated yearly use, among models at or above the typical size for their type. Yearly cost at 26.60¢ per kWh.
Standard (14+ place settings)
| Brand | Model number | Size | kWh/yr | Per year | Less than federal standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher & Paykel | DD24DTX6I1 | 14 place settings | 202 | $54 | 34% |
| Fisher & Paykel | DD24DTX6PX1 | 14 place settings | 202 | $54 | 34% |
| Asko | DBI563****** | 14 place settings | 205 | $55 | 33% |
| Asko | DFI563**** | 14 place settings | 205 | $55 | 33% |
| Fisher & Paykel | DW24UCT2X4 | 16 place settings | 210 | $56 | 32% |
| Fisher & Paykel | DW24UDT2X4 | 16 place settings | 210 | $56 | 32% |
| Fisher & Paykel | DW24UDT4X4 | 16 place settings | 210 | $56 | 32% |
| Fisher & Paykel | DW24UT2I3 | 16 place settings | 210 | $56 | 32% |
| Miele | G 7186 SCVi | 16 place settings | 210 | $56 | 32% |
| Miele | G 7186 SCVi SFP | 16 place settings | 210 | $56 | 32% |
| Miele | G 7193 SCVi | 16 place settings | 210 | $56 | 32% |
| Miele | G 7196 SCVi SF | 16 place settings | 210 | $56 | 32% |
| Miele | G 7216 SCU | 16 place settings | 210 | $56 | 32% |
| Miele | G 7266 SCVi | 16 place settings | 210 | $56 | 32% |
| Miele | G 7266 SCVi SF | 16 place settings | 210 | $56 | 32% |
Compact (6+ place settings)
| Brand | Model number | Size | kWh/yr | Per year | Less than federal standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher & Paykel | DD24STX6I1 | 7 place settings | 114 | $30 | 49% |
| Fisher & Paykel | DD24STX6PX1 | 7 place settings | 114 | $30 | 49% |
| Fisher & Paykel | DD24SAX9 | 7 place settings | 134 | $36 | 40% |
| Fisher & Paykel | DD24SCTX9 | 7 place settings | 134 | $36 | 40% |
| Fisher & Paykel | DD24SDFTX9 | 7 place settings | 134 | $36 | 40% |
| Fisher & Paykel | DD24SI9 | 7 place settings | 134 | $36 | 40% |
| Fisher & Paykel | DD24STI9 | 7 place settings | 134 | $36 | 40% |
| Fisher & Paykel | DD24SV2T9 | 7 place settings | 134 | $36 | 40% |
| Cafe | CDD220**W*** | 7 place settings | 155 | $41 | 30% |
| Cafe | CDD42***T*** | 7 place settings | 155 | $41 | 30% |
| GE Profile | PDD415**Y*** | 7 place settings | 155 | $41 | 30% |
| BLACK+DECKER | BCD6SD | 6 place settings | 155 | $41 | 30% |
| BLACK+DECKER | BCD6W | 6 place settings | 155 | $41 | 30% |
| Comfee | CDC22P**** | 6 place settings | 155 | $41 | 30% |
| Danby | DDW621WDB | 6 place settings | 155 | $41 | 30% |
Model numbers are as listed by ENERGY STAR; an asterisk stands for any character (colour or trim codes). We do not sell or recommend products and have no affiliate links. official
Cost to run a dishwasher in every state
Typical standard model (240 kWh a year) at each state's residential price in July 2026.
| State | ¢ per kWh | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 48.00 | $9.60 | $115 |
| California | 33.61 | $6.72 | $81 |
| Maine | 32.41 | $6.48 | $78 |
| Massachusetts | 30.49 | $6.10 | $73 |
| New York | 29.90 | $5.98 | $72 |
| Alaska | 28.83 | $5.77 | $69 |
| Rhode Island | 28.29 | $5.66 | $68 |
| New Hampshire | 26.60 | $5.32 | $64 |
| District of Columbia | 25.21 | $5.04 | $61 |
| New Jersey | 25.19 | $5.04 | $60 |
| Connecticut | 24.16 | $4.83 | $58 |
| Vermont | 23.75 | $4.75 | $57 |
| Michigan | 23.05 | $4.61 | $55 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.72 | $4.34 | $52 |
| Maryland | 21.41 | $4.28 | $51 |
| Ohio | 19.45 | $3.89 | $47 |
| Illinois | 19.22 | $3.84 | $46 |
| Wisconsin | 19.06 | $3.81 | $46 |
| Delaware | 18.48 | $3.70 | $44 |
| Virginia | 17.55 | $3.51 | $42 |
| Minnesota | 17.45 | $3.49 | $42 |
| Colorado | 17.00 | $3.40 | $41 |
| Indiana | 16.73 | $3.35 | $40 |
| Alabama | 16.40 | $3.28 | $39 |
| Georgia | 16.27 | $3.25 | $39 |
| Missouri | 16.09 | $3.22 | $39 |
| New Mexico | 16.09 | $3.22 | $39 |
| Iowa | 15.99 | $3.20 | $38 |
| Oregon | 15.97 | $3.19 | $38 |
| Texas | 15.88 | $3.18 | $38 |
| West Virginia | 15.78 | $3.16 | $38 |
| South Carolina | 15.47 | $3.09 | $37 |
| Arizona | 15.38 | $3.08 | $37 |
| South Dakota | 15.37 | $3.07 | $37 |
| Kansas | 15.27 | $3.05 | $37 |
| North Carolina | 15.16 | $3.03 | $36 |
| Florida | 15.03 | $3.01 | $36 |
| Montana | 14.99 | $3.00 | $36 |
| Washington | 14.71 | $2.94 | $35 |
| Mississippi | 14.54 | $2.91 | $35 |
| Wyoming | 14.36 | $2.87 | $34 |
| Oklahoma | 14.35 | $2.87 | $34 |
| Arkansas | 14.33 | $2.87 | $34 |
| Kentucky | 13.81 | $2.76 | $33 |
| Nebraska | 13.78 | $2.76 | $33 |
| Idaho | 13.73 | $2.75 | $33 |
| Tennessee | 13.71 | $2.74 | $33 |
| North Dakota | 13.41 | $2.68 | $32 |
| Utah | 13.12 | $2.62 | $31 |
| Nevada | 12.77 | $2.55 | $31 |
| Louisiana | 12.72 | $2.54 | $31 |
Other appliances
Sources and limits
- ENERGY STAR certified products data (U.S. EPA), 757 certified dishwashers. Downloaded 2026-10-23.
- Electricity prices: EIA Electric Power Monthly, average residential price in July 2026.
- Only certified models are covered, so "typical" means a typical new efficient model, not the average one in use. Yearly ratings assume the usage in the federal test, which may differ from yours.