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GE vs LG dishwashers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified GE and LG dishwasher, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical GE model
$44/yr
28 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 | GE typical | LG typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 place settings) | $44 (2) | $43 (1) | LG LDWPC12BL · $43/yr |
| Full size (10 place settings and up) | $44 (26) | $43 (37) | LG LDNFC33L series · $40/yr |
Cheapest GE models to run
- DDT70***N*** family 12 place settings · $44/yr
- GDF46***T*** family 10 place settings · $44/yr
- GDF46***Z*** family 13 place settings · $44/yr
- GDF51***R*** family 10 place settings · $44/yr
- GDF53***R*** family 10 place settings · $44/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 GE or LG dishwashers cheaper to run?
LG. The typical (median) LG model costs $43 a year in electricity, against $44 for GE, about $4 over a 10-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest GE dishwasher to run?
The GE DDT70***N*** family, at $44 a year (240 kWh).
What is the cheapest LG dishwasher to run?
The LG LDNFC33L series, at $40 a year (220 kWh).