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Samsung vs Summit dishwashers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Samsung and Summit dishwasher, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Samsung model
$43/yr
21 models
Typical Summit model · cheaper to run
$43/yr
28 models
Difference over 10 years
$9
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Samsung typical | Summit typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 place settings) | $44 (4) | $41 (2) | Summit DW18SS4 · $40/yr |
| Full size (10 place settings and up) | $43 (17) | $43 (26) | Samsung DW70H83YETR · $41/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
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 Samsung or Summit dishwashers cheaper to run?
Summit. The typical (median) Summit model costs $43 a year in electricity, against $43 for Samsung, about $9 over a 10-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Samsung dishwasher to run?
The Samsung DW70H83YETR, at $41 a year (225 kWh).
What is the cheapest Summit dishwasher to run?
The Summit DW18SS4, at $40 a year (220 kWh).