What the GE UDT16***V*** costs to run
The GE UDT16***V*** is certified by ENERGY STAR at 240 kWh a year, about average for its category to run among dishwashers currently certified.
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 GE UDT16***V*** compares to other dishwashers
The category average is 232 kWh/yr; this model runs 3.4% above it, ranking 556 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 GE UDT16***V*** on that list: GE UBT41***V*** ($45/yr, 240 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while GE Profile PBT70***V*** ($45/yr, 240 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Same brand, different models
Of the 41 ENERGY STAR certified dishwashers GE makes, the UDT16***V*** costs the most to run, $1/year more than GE's cheapest, the GBF180S*M***.
What this adds up to over time
9 years is NAHB's typical service life for this category; at $45/year, the GE UDT16***V*** adds up to about $406 in electricity over that span.
Is it worth replacing?
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
A dishwasher like the GE UDT16***V*** 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
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 240 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 556 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.