Danby DDW18D1ESS Running Cost (Dishwasher)
Running cost for the Danby DDW18D1ESS
The Danby DDW18D1ESS is certified by ENERGY STAR at 239 kWh a year, about average for its category to run among dishwashers currently certified.
The $45 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 3% above the dishwasher category average of 232 kWh/yr, and ranks 337 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 $1/year over 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 Danby DDW18D1EB ($45/yr, 239 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is Danby DDW18D1EW ($45/yr, 239 kWh/yr).
Same brand, different models
Danby makes 11 ENERGY STAR certified dishwashers; this one ranks 6 of 11 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the DDW621WDB at $29/yr, and its priciest, the DDW2404EBSS at $45/yr.
What this adds up to over time
Over the 9-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the Danby DDW18D1ESS costs roughly $404 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Shopping for a new one
The Danby DDW18D1ESS is already efficient for its category at $45/year. If you're shopping and comparing options, this is roughly what a well-chosen new dishwasher costs to run.
Compare current ENERGY STAR certified dishwashers before buying.
Protecting what you have
A dishwasher like the Danby DDW18D1ESS 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 239 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 337 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.