What the Blomberg DWT 81800 **** costs to run
At 225 kWh/yr, the Blomberg DWT 81800 ****'s ENERGY STAR certification puts it about average for its category to run against every other certified dishwasher.
That $42 is priced at 18.8¢/kWh, the average of all 51 state rates this site tracks. Your own state's rate is one click away.
How the Blomberg DWT 81800 **** compares to other dishwashers
Against the category average of 232 kWh/yr, this model uses 3% less, ranking 111 of 737 dishwashers tracked here for running cost. 737 certified dishwashers, one average, about $1/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the Blomberg DWT 81800 **** on that list: Blomberg DWT 52800 **** ($42/yr, 225 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Blomberg DWT 81900 **** ($42/yr, 225 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Same brand, different models
Ranked 3 of Blomberg's 11 certified dishwashers, this sits between the DWS 51502 **** ($41/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the DWT 81900 ***WS ($45/yr, its priciest).
Cost over its typical lifespan
Over the 9-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the Blomberg DWT 81800 **** costs roughly $381 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Weighing a replacement
Efficient as certified dishwashers go, $42/year is a reasonable baseline if you're comparing what else is on the market.
Compare current ENERGY STAR certified dishwashers before buying.
If you're keeping it
A dishwasher like the Blomberg DWT 81800 **** 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.
How this was checked
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 225 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 111 of 737 for running cost, see the dishwasher category page for the rest of the field, or the guide to how much your state matters.