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Danby DDW1805EWP: $44 a year to run

This dishwasher uses 240 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $44 a year and $437 over a typical 10-year life. It ranks #399 of 616 standard models for running cost.

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  2. Plus running cost. Add $437 of electricity over 10 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Per year (U.S. avg)
$44
Over 10 years
$437
Saves vs the federal minimum
$12/yr
Size
8 place settings

Where to buy

Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$44
Electricity over 10 years
$437
Add the price you pay
+ $437

240 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.

Cheaper to run, same type and size

Or see every compact (under 10 place settings) model ranked.

Beko DDS25842 series8 place settings$40/yrsaves $36
Beko DIS258428 place settings$40/yrsaves $36
Blomberg DWS 51502 series8 place settings$40/yrsaves $36
Summit DW18SS48 place settings$40/yrsaves $36

Specs

BrandDanby
ModelDDW1805EWP
TypeStandard
Energy use240 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type307 kWh / year
Water use688 gallons / year
Width17.6 in

Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.

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