GE GDT63R Running Cost (Dishwasher)
What the GE GDT63R costs to run
The GE GDT63R 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.
GE GDT63R against the category
That's 3.4% above the dishwasher category average of 232 kWh/yr, and ranks 547 of 737 certified dishwashers for annual running cost, 1 being cheapest. The category average comes from every dishwasher ENERGY STAR currently certifies (737 models), not an outside benchmark, about $2/year above that average at the national rate. See the methodology page.
What sits beside it in the ranking
GE GDT64N ($45/yr, 240 kWh/yr) costs a little more to run than the GE GDT63R. GE GDT595HY ($45/yr, 240 kWh/yr) costs a little less.
Within the GE lineup
GE makes 41 ENERGY STAR certified dishwashers; this one ranks 32 of 41 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the GBF180SM at $44/yr, and its priciest, the UDT16V at $45/yr.
GE GDT63R over 9 years
Over the 9-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the GE GDT63R costs roughly $406 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Weighing a replacement
The GE GDT63R 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.
Worth comparing a few current certified models before deciding.
Protecting what you have
A dishwasher like the GE GDT63R 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.
Sourcing
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 240 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 547 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.