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Midea MDC6S5 series: $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 #26 of 29 compact models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
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.
Cheaper to run, same type and size
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Specs
| Brand | Midea |
| Model | MDC6S5*** |
| 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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