Dishwashers / District of Columbia
Cost to run a dishwasher in District of Columbia
A typical ENERGY STAR dishwasher costs about $60.25 a year to run in District of Columbia, or $5.02 a month, at the state’s average residential price of 25.21 cents per kWh (July 2026).
- Typical yearly cost
- $60.25
- Over ten years
- $603 today’s price
- Price in District of Columbia
- 25.21 ¢/kWh
“Typical” means the median annual energy use of 734 current ENERGY STAR certified dishwashers (239 kWh a year), multiplied by the price. It is a standardized figure, not a measurement of your home.
By type of dishwasher
| Type | Models | Median kWh/yr | Cost per year | Per month | Range per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 703 | 240 | $60.50 | $5.04 | $50.42 to $60.50 |
| Compact | 31 | 155 | $39.08 | $3.26 | $20.17 to $39.08 |
Costs use each type’s median listing; the range runs from its lowest to its highest listed energy use. Source: ENERGY STAR certified dishwashers dataset (EPA) and EIA residential prices.
How District of Columbia compares
District of Columbia’s average residential price is 57% above the median US state, ranking 9 of 51 from highest to lowest. The same typical dishwasher would cost $30.40 a year in Louisiana, the cheapest state, and $114.72 in Hawaii, the most expensive. Over the last 12 months District of Columbia’s price rose 9.4%.
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Lowest running cost by type
The published model with the lowest listed annual energy use in each type, with its cost at District of Columbia’s price:
- Loch L1126 (compact): 80 kWh a year, about $20.17 in District of Columbia
- Fisher & Paykel DW24UT2I3 (standard): 210 kWh a year, about $52.94 in District of Columbia
These are the lowest among the models published on this site, not among every certified model. Browse all dishwashers by energy use.
Questions
How much does it cost to run a dishwasher in District of Columbia?
A typical ENERGY STAR dishwasher (the median of 734 current listings, 239 kWh a year) costs about $60.25 a year, or $5.02 a month, at District of Columbia's average residential price of 25.21 cents per kWh. By type it ranges from $39.08 (compact) to $60.50 (standard).
Is electricity expensive in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia's average residential price is 25.21 cents per kWh (July 2026, EIA), 57% above the median state and 9 of 51 when states are ranked from highest to lowest price. The same typical dishwasher would cost $30.40 a year in Louisiana, the cheapest state, and $114.72 in Hawaii.
Will my dishwasher cost the same?
Probably not exactly. The annual figure is a standardized ENERGY STAR value, and your own price per kWh may differ from the statewide average. Enter your rate in the calculator on any dishwasher page for a closer number.