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Compact
Danby DDW631SDB: $28 a year to run
This dishwasher uses 155 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $28 a year and $282 over a typical 10-year life. It ranks #15 of 29 compact models for running cost.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$28
Over 10 years
$282
Saves vs the federal minimum
$12/yr
Size
6 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
$28
Electricity over 10 years
$282
Add the price you pay
+ $282
155 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.
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Specs
| Brand | Danby |
| Model | DDW631SDB |
| Type | Compact |
| Energy use | 155 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 222 kWh / year |
| Water use | 430 gallons / year |
| Width | 21.7 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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