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Bosch vs Summit dishwashers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Bosch and Summit dishwasher, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Bosch model
$44/yr
56 models
Typical Summit model · cheaper to run
$43/yr
28 models
Difference over 10 years
$11
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Bosch typical | Summit typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full size (10 place settings and up) | $44 (56) | $43 (26) | 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 Summit models to run
- DW18SS4 8 place settings · $40/yr
- ADADW18B 10 place settings · $43/yr
- ADADW18NT 10 place settings · $43/yr
- ADADW24B 15 place settings · $43/yr
- ADADW24NT 15 place settings · $43/yr
Questions
Are Bosch or Summit dishwashers cheaper to run?
Summit. The typical (median) Summit model costs $43 a year in electricity, against $44 for Bosch, about $11 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 Summit dishwasher to run?
The Summit DW18SS4, at $40 a year (220 kWh).