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Miele vs Summit dishwashers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Miele and Summit dishwasher, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Miele model · cheaper to run
$42/yr
50 models
Typical Summit model
$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 | Miele typical | Summit typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full size (10 place settings and up) | $42 (50) | $43 (26) | 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 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 Miele or Summit dishwashers cheaper to run?
Miele. The typical (median) Miele model costs $42 a year in electricity, against $43 for Summit, about $7 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 Summit dishwasher to run?
The Summit DW18SS4, at $40 a year (220 kWh).