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Bosch vs LG dishwashers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Bosch and LG dishwasher, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Bosch model
$44/yr
56 models
Typical LG model · cheaper to run
$43/yr
38 models
Difference over 10 years
$4
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Bosch typical | LG typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full size (10 place settings and up) | $44 (56) | $43 (37) | Bosch DWHD661EFP (213 kWh version) · $39/yr |
Cheapest Bosch models to run
- DWHD661EFP (213 kWh version) 16 place settings · $39/yr
- SHV41DB3N (213 kWh version) 12 place settings · $39/yr
- SHX78DC series (215 kWh version) 16 place settings · $39/yr
- SHX78CC5UC, SHE78D7 series 15 place settings · $40/yr
- SHP65DC series (225 kWh version) 16 place settings · $41/yr
Cheapest LG models to run
- LDNFC33L series 16 place settings · $40/yr
- LDNPC44C series 16 place settings · $40/yr
- LDNPH654 series 16 place settings · $40/yr
- LDNPH753 series 16 place settings · $40/yr
- LDNPH85C series 16 place settings · $40/yr
Questions
Are Bosch or LG dishwashers cheaper to run?
LG. The typical (median) LG model costs $43 a year in electricity, against $44 for Bosch, about $4 over a 10-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Bosch dishwasher to run?
The Bosch DWHD661EFP (213 kWh version), at $39 a year (213 kWh).
What is the cheapest LG dishwasher to run?
The LG LDNFC33L series, at $40 a year (220 kWh).