GE GDT65V Running Cost (Dishwasher)
GE GDT65V: running cost
The GE GDT65V 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 550 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 GE GDT64Z ($45/yr, 240 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is GE GDT66N ($45/yr, 240 kWh/yr).
Same brand, different models
GE makes 41 ENERGY STAR certified dishwashers; this one ranks 35 of 41 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the GBF180SM at $44/yr, and its priciest, the UDT16V 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 GDT65V adds up to about $406 in electricity over that span.
Is it worth replacing?
The GE GDT65V 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
At $45/year just to run, a dishwasher is worth protecting against an unplanned repair bill on top of that.
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 550 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.