Running cost for the Asko DFI786*
ENERGY STAR certifies the Asko DFI786* at 230 kWh/yr, about average for its category to run for its category.
The $43 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 0.9% below the dishwasher category average of 232 kWh/yr, and ranks 138 of 737 certified dishwashers for annual running cost, 1 being cheapest. Every one of the 737 currently-certified dishwashers feeds that average, putting this model about $0/year under it. See how it's calculated on the how it is calculated page.
The closest alternatives by cost
Sorted by running cost among dishwashers, one step cheaper is Asko DBI786* ($43/yr, 230 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is Beko DDT38532*** ($43/yr, 230 kWh/yr).
Within the Asko lineup
Among Asko's 13 certified dishwashers, this is the priciest to run, $5/year over the DBI563******, the brand's cheapest.
Asko DFI786* over 9 years
9 years is NAHB's typical service life for this category; at $43/year, the Asko DFI786* adds up to about $389 in electricity over that span.
Shopping for a new one
The Asko DFI786* is already efficient for its category at $43/year. If you're shopping and comparing options, this is roughly what a well-chosen new dishwasher costs to run.
See what else is certified in this category before you decide.
Protecting what you have
A dishwasher like the Asko DFI786* is a real household expense whether or not it needs replacing yet; a protection plan is one way to budget for a repair rather than a full replacement.
The data behind this page
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 230 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. Ranked 138 of 737, the Asko DFI786* sits in the middle of the dishwasher category, see the guide to why your state changes this number for the other half of the math.