Frigidaire FFBD1831UW: running cost
ENERGY STAR certifies the Frigidaire FFBD1831UW at 240 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 Frigidaire FFBD1831UW compares to other dishwashers
The category average is 232 kWh/yr; this model runs 3.4% above it, ranking 508 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 Frigidaire FFBD1831UW on that list: Frigidaire FFBD1831US ($45/yr, 240 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Frigidaire FFBD2420UB ($45/yr, 240 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Within the Frigidaire lineup
Ranked 13 of Frigidaire's 17 certified dishwashers, this sits between the FDSH4502**** ($43/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the FFCD2413**** ($45/yr, its priciest).
Cost over its typical lifespan
Over the 9-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the Frigidaire FFBD1831UW costs roughly $406 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Weighing a replacement
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
At $45/year just to run, a dishwasher is worth protecting against an unplanned repair bill on top of that.
How this was checked
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 240 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 508 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.