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Smeg DW8630: $40 a year to run
This dishwasher uses 219 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $40 a year and $398 over a typical 10-year life. It ranks #33 of 616 standard models for running cost.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$40
Over 10 years
$398
Saves vs the federal minimum
$16/yr
Size
16 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
$40
Electricity over 10 years
$398
Add the price you pay
+ $398
219 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 | Smeg |
| Model | DW8630 |
| Type | Standard |
| Energy use | 219 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 307 kWh / year |
| Water use | 559 gallons / year |
| Width | 24 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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