Midea MDT24X2A**: running cost
At 240 kWh/yr, the Midea MDT24X2A**'s ENERGY STAR certification puts it about average for its category to run against every other certified dishwasher.
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 665 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 Midea MDT24P5A** ($45/yr, 240 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is Moffat MBT42***V*** ($45/yr, 240 kWh/yr).
Same brand, different models
Among Midea's 24 certified dishwashers, this is the priciest to run, $16/year over the MDC22P1***, the brand's cheapest.
Cost over its typical lifespan
Over the 9-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the Midea MDT24X2A** costs roughly $406 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Is it worth replacing?
The Midea MDT24X2A** 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.
Compare current ENERGY STAR certified dishwashers before buying.
Protecting what you have
Whether or not the Midea MDT24X2A** ever needs replacing, a repair is the more common failure for a dishwasher, one a protection plan budgets for ahead of time.
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 665 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.