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GE vs Midea dishwashers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified GE and Midea dishwasher, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical GE model
$44/yr
28 models
Typical Midea model
$44/yr
22 models
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | GE typical | Midea typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 place settings) | $44 (2) | $43 (10) | Midea MDC22P1 series · $28/yr |
| Full size (10 place settings and up) | $44 (26) | $44 (12) | Midea MDT24P3C series · $42/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 Midea models to run
- MDC22P1 series 6 place settings · $28/yr
- MDC22P2A series 6 place settings · $28/yr
- MDC6S5 series 6 place settings · $28/yr
- WQP6-3602M-US 6 place settings · $28/yr
- MDT24P3C series 16 place settings · $42/yr
Questions
Are GE or Midea dishwashers cheaper to run?
They are even: the typical model of both brands costs $44 a year to run.
What is the cheapest GE dishwasher to run?
The GE DDT70***N*** family, at $44 a year (240 kWh).
What is the cheapest Midea dishwasher to run?
The Midea MDC22P1 series, at $28 a year (155 kWh).