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GE vs Samsung dishwashers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified GE and Samsung dishwasher, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical GE model
$44/yr
28 models
Typical Samsung model · cheaper to run
$43/yr
21 models
Difference over 10 years
$2
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | GE typical | Samsung typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 place settings) | $44 (2) | $44 (4) | Samsung DW80CG4021 series · $43/yr |
| Full size (10 place settings and up) | $44 (26) | $43 (17) | Samsung DW70H83YETR · $41/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 Samsung models to run
- DW70H83YETR 15 place settings · $41/yr
- DW80DG5200 series 15 place settings · $41/yr
- DW80DG5500 series 15 place settings · $41/yr
- DW90F8**0*** family 16 place settings · $41/yr
- DW90H89TE series 16 place settings · $41/yr
Questions
Are GE or Samsung dishwashers cheaper to run?
Samsung. The typical (median) Samsung model costs $43 a year in electricity, against $44 for GE, about $2 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 Samsung dishwasher to run?
The Samsung DW70H83YETR, at $41 a year (225 kWh).