This dishwasher uses 80 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $15 a year and $146 over a typical 10-year life. It ranks #1 of 29 compact models for running cost.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$15
Over 10 years
$146
Saves vs the federal minimum
$26/yr
Size
2 place settings
Where to buy
Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.
80 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.
One of the cheapest to run
No ENERGY STAR model of the same type and size uses less electricity.
Specs
Brand
Loch
Model
L1126
Type
Compact
Energy use
80 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type
222 kWh / year
Water use
215 gallons / year
Width
10.3 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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