Whirlpool WDTF3024S Running Cost (Dishwasher)
What the Whirlpool WDTF3024S costs to run
At 240 kWh/yr, the Whirlpool WDTF3024S's ENERGY STAR certification puts it about average for its category to run against every other certified dishwasher.
That $45 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 Whirlpool WDTF3024S compares to other dishwashers
The category average is 232 kWh/yr; this model runs 3.4% above it, ranking 733 of 737 dishwashers tracked here for running cost. 737 certified dishwashers, one average, about $2/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the Whirlpool WDTF3024S on that list: Whirlpool WDT751SAP ($45/yr, 240 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Whirlpool WDTF5024S ($45/yr, 240 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Within the Whirlpool lineup
Ranked 10 of Whirlpool's 11 certified dishwashers, this sits between the UDPS5118SP ($41/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the WDTF5024S ($45/yr, its priciest).
Whirlpool WDTF3024S over 9 years
9 years is NAHB's typical service life for this category; at $45/year, the Whirlpool WDTF3024S adds up to about $406 in electricity over that span.
Shopping for a new one
Efficient as certified dishwashers go, $45/year is a reasonable baseline if you're comparing what else is on the market.
See what else is certified in this category before you decide.
If you're keeping it
A dishwasher like the Whirlpool WDTF3024S 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.
How this was checked
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 240 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. The Whirlpool WDTF3024S is among the most expensive dishwashers tracked here to run, see the full Dishwasher category page for cheaper alternatives. Before assuming a swap is worth it, the guide to when replacing one actually pays off covers the payback math.