Cost to Run a 1,200-watt dishwasher for 5 hours in New York
Running a 1,200-watt dishwasher for 5 hours uses 6 kWh and costs $1.50 at $0.25/kWh in New York. Do that every day and it adds up to $45.00 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.301.2 kWh
- Per day
- $1.506 kWh
- Per week
- $10.5042 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $45.00180 kWh
- Per year
- $547.502,190 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 1,200-watt dishwasher cost per hour?
At $0.25/kWh, it costs $0.30 per hour. The maths: 1,200 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.2 kWh per hour, × $0.25 = $0.30.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 5 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $45.00 per month and uses 180 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
6 kWh per day, 180 kWh per month and 2,190 kWh per year at 5 hours a day. A kWh is one kilowatt (1,000 W) used for one hour. It is the unit on your electricity bill.
How can I lower the cost?
Use the eco cycle and air-dry instead of heated dry. Check your bill for the exact rate and enter it above.
Does my electricity rate change the answer?
Yes, a lot. At 10¢ per kWh the monthly cost is $18.00 and at 30¢ it is $54.00. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in New York
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 1.2 kWh | $0.30 | $9.00 | $109.50 |
| 2 hours | 2.4 kWh | $0.60 | $18.00 | $219.00 |
| 3 hours | 3.6 kWh | $0.90 | $27.00 | $328.50 |
| 4 hours | 4.8 kWh | $1.20 | $36.00 | $438.00 |
| 5 hours | 6 kWh | $1.50 | $45.00 | $547.50 |
| 6 hours | 7.2 kWh | $1.80 | $54.00 | $657.00 |
| 7 hours | 8.4 kWh | $2.10 | $63.00 | $766.50 |
| 8 hours | 9.6 kWh | $2.40 | $72.00 | $876.00 |
| 9 hours | 10.8 kWh | $2.70 | $81.00 | $985.50 |
| 10 hours | 12 kWh | $3.00 | $90.00 | $1,095.00 |
| 11 hours | 13.2 kWh | $3.30 | $99.00 | $1,204.50 |
| 12 hours | 14.4 kWh | $3.60 | $108.00 | $1,314.00 |
| 13 hours | 15.6 kWh | $3.90 | $117.00 | $1,423.50 |
| 14 hours | 16.8 kWh | $4.20 | $126.00 | $1,533.00 |
| 15 hours | 18 kWh | $4.50 | $135.00 | $1,642.50 |
| 16 hours | 19.2 kWh | $4.80 | $144.00 | $1,752.00 |
| 17 hours | 20.4 kWh | $5.10 | $153.00 | $1,861.50 |
| 18 hours | 21.6 kWh | $5.40 | $162.00 | $1,971.00 |
| 19 hours | 22.8 kWh | $5.70 | $171.00 | $2,080.50 |
| 20 hours | 24 kWh | $6.00 | $180.00 | $2,190.00 |
| 21 hours | 25.2 kWh | $6.30 | $189.00 | $2,299.50 |
| 22 hours | 26.4 kWh | $6.60 | $198.00 | $2,409.00 |
| 23 hours | 27.6 kWh | $6.90 | $207.00 | $2,518.50 |
| 24 hours | 28.8 kWh | $7.20 | $216.00 | $2,628.00 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 1,200 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.2 kWh
- Cost per hour: 1.2 kWh × $0.25 = $0.30
- Cost per day: × 5 hours = $1.50
- Month and year: × 30 days = $45.00, × 365 days = $547.50
New York electricity prices
New York pays about $0.25 per kWh, which is 43% higher than the US average of $0.175. The same dishwasher would cost $31.50 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 1,200-watt dishwasher, 5 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $31.50 |
| California | $0.32 | $57.60 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $27.90 |
| New York | $0.25 | $45.00 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $27.90 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $30.60 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $32.40 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $30.60 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $20.70 |
About dishwasher running costs
Most of a dishwasher's electricity goes to heating water and the drying cycle.
Typical sizes: 1,200 W, 1,800 W, 2,400 W.
How to spend less: Use the eco cycle and air-dry instead of heated dry.
What this estimate assumes
- The appliance draws its full stated wattage the whole time it is on. Real units with a thermostat cycle off and cost less.
- Wattage is the typical label value, not a measured value. Check the label on your own appliance.
- The rate is an approximate residential average in New York. Your bill may include fixed fees, tiers or time-of-use pricing. Edit the rate above.
- A month is 30 days and a year is 365 days.