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LG vs Summit dishwashers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified LG and Summit dishwasher, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical LG model
$43/yr
38 models
Typical Summit model · cheaper to run
$43/yr
28 models
Difference over 10 years
$7
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | LG typical | Summit typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 place settings) | $43 (1) | $41 (2) | Summit DW18SS4 · $40/yr |
| Full size (10 place settings and up) | $43 (37) | $43 (26) | LG LDNFC33L series · $40/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
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 LG or Summit dishwashers cheaper to run?
Summit. The typical (median) Summit model costs $43 a year in electricity, against $43 for LG, about $7 over a 10-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest LG dishwasher to run?
The LG LDNFC33L series, at $40 a year (220 kWh).
What is the cheapest Summit dishwasher to run?
The Summit DW18SS4, at $40 a year (220 kWh).