Monogram ZDT985N Running Cost (Dishwasher)
Monogram ZDT985N: running cost
The Monogram ZDT985N 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 675 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 Monogram ZDT98N ($45/yr, 240 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is OMNImax 3719-074 ($45/yr, 240 kWh/yr).
Comparing Monogram's own models
Among Monogram's 6 certified dishwashers, this is the priciest to run, about the same, within a dollar a year, over the ZDT80Y, the brand's cheapest.
Cost over its typical lifespan
9 years is NAHB's typical service life for this category; at $45/year, the Monogram ZDT985N adds up to about $406 in electricity over that span.
Is it worth replacing?
The Monogram ZDT985N 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
A dishwasher like the Monogram ZDT985N 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 240 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 675 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.