GE Profile PZF560H*W***: running cost
ENERGY STAR certifies the GE Profile PZF560H*W*** at 155 kWh/yr, one of the cheaper models in its category to run for its category.
That $29 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 GE Profile PZF560H*W*** compares to other dishwashers
Against the category average of 232 kWh/yr, this model uses 33.2% less, ranking 21 of 737 dishwashers tracked here for running cost. 737 certified dishwashers, one average, about $14/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the GE Profile PZF560H*W*** on that list: GE Profile PDD415**Y*** ($29/yr, 155 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Hamilton Beach HBDW3208 ($29/yr, 155 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Same brand, different models
Ranked 2 of GE Profile's 22 certified dishwashers, this sits between the PDD415**Y*** ($29/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the PDT795**V*** ($45/yr, its priciest).
What this adds up to over time
Over the 9-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the GE Profile PZF560H*W*** costs roughly $262 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Shopping for a new one
Efficient as certified dishwashers go, $29/year is a reasonable baseline if you're comparing what else is on the market.
See what else is certified in this category before you decide.
If you're keeping it
A dishwasher like the GE Profile PZF560H*W*** 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.
How this was checked
Two sourced numbers, nothing modeled: ENERGY STAR's certified kWh/yr for this exact model, and EIA's published state electricity rate. At rank 21 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.