Fotile SD2F-P5L: running cost
ENERGY STAR certifies the Fotile SD2F-P5L at 155 kWh/yr, one of the cheaper models in its category to run for its category.
The $29 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 33.2% below the dishwasher category average of 232 kWh/yr, and ranks 19 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 $14/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 Fotile SD2F-P5 ($29/yr, 155 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is GE Profile PDD415**Y*** ($29/yr, 155 kWh/yr).
Within the Fotile lineup
Among Fotile's 3 certified dishwashers, this is the priciest to run, about the same, within a dollar a year, over the SD1F-S1, the brand's cheapest.
What this adds up to over time
9 years is NAHB's typical service life for this category; at $29/year, the Fotile SD2F-P5L adds up to about $262 in electricity over that span.
Is it worth replacing?
The Fotile SD2F-P5L is already efficient for its category at $29/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 Fotile SD2F-P5L 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
At rank 19 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. The 155 kWh/yr figure is ENERGY STAR's own certification, not a wattage estimate; exact dataset IDs are on the data sources page.