Running cost for the Equator SB 82
ENERGY STAR certifies the Equator SB 82 at 239 kWh/yr, about average for its category to run for its category.
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 Equator SB 82 compares to other dishwashers
The category average is 232 kWh/yr; this model runs 3% above it, ranking 345 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 Equator SB 82 on that list: Equator SB 1840 ($45/yr, 239 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Equator SBT 2440 ($45/yr, 239 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Within the Equator lineup
Ranked 5 of Equator's 9 certified dishwashers, this sits between the BB 1840 ($45/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the WBT 2440 ($45/yr, its priciest).
Cost over its typical lifespan
Over the 9-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the Equator SB 82 costs roughly $404 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Is it worth replacing?
Efficient as certified dishwashers go, $45/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 Equator SB 82 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 239 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. The full Dishwasher category page shows all 737 dishwashers ranked by cost; the state-rate guide covers the half of this number that isn't the appliance.