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Miele vs Samsung dishwashers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Miele and Samsung dishwasher, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Miele model · cheaper to run
$42/yr
50 models
Typical Samsung model
$43/yr
21 models
Difference over 10 years
$16
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Miele typical | Samsung typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full size (10 place settings and up) | $42 (50) | $43 (17) | Miele G 5892 SCVi SL · $36/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
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 Miele or Samsung dishwashers cheaper to run?
Miele. The typical (median) Miele model costs $42 a year in electricity, against $43 for Samsung, about $16 over a 10-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Miele dishwasher to run?
The Miele G 5892 SCVi SL, at $36 a year (200 kWh).
What is the cheapest Samsung dishwasher to run?
The Samsung DW70H83YETR, at $41 a year (225 kWh).