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VIKING VDWU324SS: $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 #100 of 616 standard models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
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.
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Specs
| Brand | VIKING |
| Model | VDWU324SS |
| Type | Standard |
| Energy use | 225 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 307 kWh / year |
| Water use | 507 gallons / year |
| Width | 59.8 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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