Cost to run a dishwasher in Vermont
About $57.19 a year for a typical model, at the Vermont average of 23.93 cents per kWh.
How Vermont compares
The same dishwasher costs $43.47 a year at the U.S. average rate, so in Vermont you pay $13.72 more. See the Vermont electricity rate for the full picture.
Efficient or high-use: the range in Vermont
| Model type | kWh per year | Per year | Over 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient | 220 | $52.65 | $526.46 |
| Typical | 239 | $57.19 | $571.93 |
| High use | 240 | $57.43 | $574.32 |
Between the efficient and the high-use model, the difference in Vermont adds up to about $47.86 over 10 years. Standard and compact dishwashers. The figure covers the machine and the hot water it uses.
Models that cost the least to run in Vermont
| Model | Details | kWh per year | Cost per year in Vermont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loch L1126 | Compact, 2 | 80 | $19.14 |
| Fisher & Paykel DD24STX6I1 | Compact, 7 | 114 | $27.28 |
| Fisher & Paykel DD24STX6PX1 | Compact, 7 | 114 | $27.28 |
| Fisher & Paykel DD24SAX9 | Compact, 7 | 134 | $32.07 |
| Fisher & Paykel DD24SCTX9 | Compact, 7 | 134 | $32.07 |
| Fisher & Paykel DD24SDFTX9 | Compact, 7 | 134 | $32.07 |
| Fisher & Paykel DD24SI9 | Compact, 7 | 134 | $32.07 |
| Fisher & Paykel DD24STI9 | Compact, 7 | 134 | $32.07 |
| Fisher & Paykel DD24SV2T9 | Compact, 7 | 134 | $32.07 |
| BLACK+DECKER BCD6SD | Compact, 6 | 155 | $37.09 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a dishwasher in Vermont?
About $57.19 a year, or $4.77 a month, for a typical ENERGY STAR certified model that uses 239 kWh a year at the Vermont average rate of 23.93 cents per kWh.
Is that more or less than in other states?
It is $13.72 a year more than the same dishwasher at the U.S. average rate. Vermont ranks 12 of 51 for electricity price, where 1 is the most expensive.
How much can an efficient dishwasher save in Vermont?
Over 10 years, a model in the most efficient 10% costs about $47.86 less to run in Vermont than a model in the 10% that use the most, at today's rate.
Same dishwasher, nearby in the ranking
- District of Columbia $59.42 a year
- New Jersey $57.58 a year
- Michigan $51.93 a year
- Maryland $50.93 a year
Other appliances in Vermont
- Refrigerators in Vermont
- Mini fridges in Vermont
- Freezers in Vermont
- Clothes washers in Vermont
- Clothes dryers in Vermont
- Dehumidifiers in Vermont
- Room air conditioners in Vermont
- Televisions in Vermont
How we get these numbers: yearly electricity use comes from the ENERGY STAR certified product lists, measured with the federal test procedure. The rate is the average residential price the U.S. Energy Information Administration reports for each state, January to August 2026. Your own bill depends on your utility, your plan and how you use the appliance. See sources.