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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 Calculation

Enter 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.

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 →