Miele G 7166 SCVi SFP: running cost

Where this ranks

That's 0.9% below the dishwasher category average of 232 kWh/yr, and ranks 165 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 $0/year under 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 Miele G 7166 SCVi ($43/yr, 230 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is Miele G 7176 SCVi SF ($43/yr, 230 kWh/yr).

Same brand, different models

Miele makes 50 ENERGY STAR certified dishwashers; this one ranks 39 of 50 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the G 5892 SCVi SL at $38/yr, and its priciest, the G 7966 SCVi at $43/yr.

Miele G 7166 SCVi SFP over 9 years

NAHB's Study of Life Expectancy of Home Components puts a typical dishwasher's service life at 9 years; run the Miele G 7166 SCVi SFP that long and it costs about $389 in electricity, on top of whatever it cost to buy.

Is it worth replacing?

The Miele G 7166 SCVi SFP is already efficient for its category at $43/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 Miele G 7166 SCVi SFP 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.

The data behind this page

Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 230 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 165 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.