How much does it cost to run a dishwasher?

We look into how much it costs to run a dishwasher and what you can do to reduce your energy bill.

Unloading a dishwasher
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While washing up may not be your favourite activity, sticking the load into a dishwasher can be costly. But, with all of us looking to reduce our energy usage to save on energy bills, you may have questioned just how much it costs to run a power-hungry dishwasher.

Currently the energy price guarantee means the average typical household pays £2,500 for their energy however this will be going up in April 2023 to £3,000 – your actual bill depends on how much energy you use as the cap applies to the unit price and not your total bill.

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Nic studied for a BA in journalism at Cardiff University, and has an MA in magazine journalism from City University. She has previously worked for MoneyWeek.