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Dishwasher
An Eco cycle consumes about 0.7 to 0.9 kWh (€0.25 to €0.32). It is far more efficient than hand washing.
Dishwasher — Live Electricity Cost Calculator
Live CalculationEnter the wattage of your device and the daily hours of usage:
Quick Presets / Typical Power:
2000 Watts (2 kW)
Watts
0.25 hrs/day
hrs/day
Benchmark: 35 ct/kWh
ct/kWh
Tip: Check your latest electricity bill for your exact price per kWh.
Advanced Options (Days/Week & Base Fee) ▼
€/Monat
Calculated Results 2000 W • 0.25h/day
Cost per Month 5,32 € 15,2 kWh
Cost per Year 63,87 € 183 kWh
Per Hour 0,70 € 2 kWh
Per Day 0,18 € 0,5 kWh
Per Week 1,22 € 3,5 kWh
Formula:
kWh = Watts × Hours ÷ 1,000 •
Cost = kWh × Rate ÷ 100 📊 Overview & Benchmarks
Typical Annual Cost 59,50 €/year
Annual Consumption 170 kWh/year
Typical Power 2.000 W
Typical Daily Usage 0.5 h / Tag
⚡ Duty Cycle & Power Details
Water is heated efficiently in a closed circuit. The Eco cycle extends soaking time to save heating energy.
💡 Effective Energy Saving Tips
- ✓ Use the Eco 50 °C setting as your default program.
- ✓ Only run the dishwasher when completely full.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is a dishwasher more economical than washing by hand?
Yes, modern dishwashers use up to 50% less electricity and over 60% less water than washing by hand in the sink.
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Transparency & Sources
Die Berechnungsgrundlagen, Verbrauchswerte und Strompreis-Referenzen auf dieser Seite basieren auf validierten Daten offizieller Stellen:
- Stromspiegel für Deutschland co2online gemeinnützige GmbH (gefördert vom Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz)Open Source
- BDEW Strompreisanalyse Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft e.V.Open Source
Detailed Formulas & Methodology: View Methodology Page →