What the Sharp SDW6747GS costs to run
ENERGY STAR certifies the Sharp SDW6747GS at 240 kWh/yr, about average for its category to run for its category.
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 689 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 Sharp SDW6736M* ($45/yr, 240 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is Sharp SDW6748SNS ($45/yr, 240 kWh/yr).
Comparing Sharp's own models
Sharp makes 15 ENERGY STAR certified dishwashers; this one ranks 8 of 15 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the SDW6888** at $43/yr, and its priciest, the SDY6768SMS at $45/yr.
Cost over its typical lifespan
9 years is NAHB's typical service life for this category; at $45/year, the Sharp SDW6747GS adds up to about $406 in electricity over that span.
Weighing a replacement
The Sharp SDW6747GS 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 Sharp SDW6747GS 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
At rank 689 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. The 240 kWh/yr figure is ENERGY STAR's own certification, not a wattage estimate; exact dataset IDs are on the data sources page.