Bosch SHX65CM Running Cost (Dishwasher)
What the Bosch SHX65CM costs to run
The Bosch SHX65CM is certified by ENERGY STAR at 240 kWh a year, about average for its category to run among dishwashers currently certified.
That $45 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 Bosch SHX65CM compares to other dishwashers
The category average is 232 kWh/yr; this model runs 3.4% above it, ranking 425 of 737 dishwashers tracked here for running cost. 737 certified dishwashers, one average, about $2/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the Bosch SHX65CM on that list: Bosch SHX41EB ($45/yr, 240 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Bosch SHX78CC5UC ($45/yr, 240 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Comparing Bosch's own models
Ranked 43 of Bosch's 55 certified dishwashers, this sits between the DWHD661EFP ($40/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the SPX68C ($45/yr, its priciest).
Cost over its typical lifespan
9 years is NAHB's typical service life for this category; at $45/year, the Bosch SHX65CM adds up to about $406 in electricity over that span.
Shopping for a new one
Efficient as certified dishwashers go, $45/year is a reasonable baseline if you're comparing what else is on the market.
Worth comparing a few current certified models before deciding.
If you're keeping it
A dishwasher like the Bosch SHX65CM 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
Two sourced numbers, nothing modeled: ENERGY STAR's certified kWh/yr for this exact model, and EIA's published state electricity rate. Ranked 425 of 737, the Bosch SHX65CM 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.