Summit DW242W: running cost
At 234 kWh/yr, the Summit DW242W's ENERGY STAR certification puts it about average for its category to run against every other certified dishwasher.
That $44 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 Summit DW242W compares to other dishwashers
The category average is 232 kWh/yr; this model runs 0.9% above it, ranking 270 of 737 dishwashers tracked here for running cost. 737 certified dishwashers, one average, about $0/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the Summit DW242W on that list: Summit DW186NTADA ($44/yr, 234 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Summit DW242WADA ($44/yr, 234 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Same brand, different models
Ranked 18 of Summit's 33 certified dishwashers, this sits between the DW18SS4 ($41/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the LDW24WA ($44/yr, its priciest).
Cost over its typical lifespan
9 years is NAHB's typical service life for this category; at $44/year, the Summit DW242W adds up to about $396 in electricity over that span.
Weighing a replacement
Efficient as certified dishwashers go, $44/year is a reasonable baseline if you're comparing what else is on the market.
Compare current ENERGY STAR certified dishwashers before buying.
If you're keeping it
At $44/year just to run, a dishwasher is worth protecting against an unplanned repair bill on top of that.
How this was checked
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 234 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 270 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.