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Midea vs Miele dishwashers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Midea and Miele dishwasher, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Midea model
$44/yr
22 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 | Midea typical | Miele typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full size (10 place settings and up) | $44 (12) | $42 (50) | Miele G 5892 SCVi SL · $36/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
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 Midea or Miele dishwashers cheaper to run?
Miele. The typical (median) Miele model costs $42 a year in electricity, against $44 for Midea, about $18 over a 10-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Midea dishwasher to run?
The Midea MDC22P1 series, at $28 a year (155 kWh).
What is the cheapest Miele dishwasher to run?
The Miele G 5892 SCVi SL, at $36 a year (200 kWh).