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GE vs Summit dishwashers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified GE and Summit dishwasher, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical GE model
$44/yr
28 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 | GE typical | Summit typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 place settings) | $44 (2) | $41 (2) | Summit DW18SS4 · $40/yr |
| Full size (10 place settings and up) | $44 (26) | $43 (26) | Summit ADADW18B · $43/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 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 GE or Summit dishwashers cheaper to run?
Summit. The typical (median) Summit model costs $43 a year in electricity, against $44 for GE, about $11 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 Summit dishwasher to run?
The Summit DW18SS4, at $40 a year (220 kWh).