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Samsung DW80DG5200 series: $41 a year to run

This dishwasher uses 225 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $41 a year and $409 over a typical 10-year life. It ranks #95 of 616 standard models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $409 of electricity over 10 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
  3. Compare. Pick your state to see your real number, then check the cheaper-to-run models of the same size.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$41
Over 10 years
$409
Saves vs the federal minimum
$15/yr
Size
15 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
$41
Electricity over 10 years
$409
Add the price you pay
+ $409

225 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 full size (10 place settings and up) model ranked.

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Specs

BrandSamsung
ModelDW80DG5200**
TypeStandard
Energy use225 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type307 kWh / year
Water use688 gallons / year
Width23.9 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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