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GE vs Miele dishwashers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified GE and Miele dishwasher, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical GE model
$44/yr
28 models
Typical Miele model · cheaper to run
$42/yr
50 models
Difference over 10 years
$18
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | GE typical | Miele typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full size (10 place settings and up) | $44 (26) | $42 (50) | Miele G 5892 SCVi SL · $36/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 Miele models to run
- G 5892 SCVi SL 10 place settings · $36/yr
- G 7186 SCVi 16 place settings · $38/yr
- G 7186 SCVi SFP 16 place settings · $38/yr
- G 7193 SCVi 16 place settings · $38/yr
- G 7196 SCVi SF 16 place settings · $38/yr
Questions
Are GE or Miele dishwashers cheaper to run?
Miele. The typical (median) Miele model costs $42 a year in electricity, against $44 for GE, about $18 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 Miele dishwasher to run?
The Miele G 5892 SCVi SL, at $36 a year (200 kWh).