Running cost for the GE DDT70***N***
The GE DDT70***N*** is certified by ENERGY STAR at 240 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 3.4% above the dishwasher category average of 232 kWh/yr, and ranks 526 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 $2/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 Gaggenau DF481701* ($45/yr, 240 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is GE GBT50***V*** ($45/yr, 240 kWh/yr).
Same brand, different models
GE makes 41 ENERGY STAR certified dishwashers; this one ranks 11 of 41 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the GBF180S*M*** at $44/yr, and its priciest, the UDT16***V*** at $45/yr.
What this adds up to over time
9 years is NAHB's typical service life for this category; at $45/year, the GE DDT70***N*** adds up to about $406 in electricity over that span.
Shopping for a new one
The GE DDT70***N*** 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.
See what else is certified in this category before you decide.
Protecting what you have
A dishwasher like the GE DDT70***N*** 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 240 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 526 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.