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Kitchen · Connecticut

How Much Does It Cost to Run a Dishwasher in Connecticut?

The short answer

A typical dishwasher uses about 1.50 kWh per load, which costs $0.36 per load in Connecticut — about $7.87 a month at 5 loads a week.

Connecticut’s average residential rate was 24.2¢ per kWh in July 2026 (EIA), 32% above the US average.

Source: U.S. EIA, July 2026 data · Updated

Dishwasher cost by number of loads in Connecticut

Cost at 24.2¢/kWh, the Connecticut average (EIA, Jul 2026)
UsagekWh/monthPer dayPer monthPer year
1 load/week 6.5 $0.05 $1.57 $18.90
3 loads/week 19.6 $0.16 $4.72 $56.69
5 loads/week 32.6 $0.26 $7.87 $94.48
7 loads/week 45.6 $0.36 $11.02 $132
10 loads/week 65.2 $0.52 $15.75 $189
14 loads/week 91.3 $0.72 $22.05 $265

Connecticut vs other states

At typical use, a dishwasher costs $94.48 a year in Connecticut — $93.23 less than in Hawaii and $44.74 more than in Louisiana.

Connecticut has the 11th-most-expensive residential electricity of the 50 states and DC. Connecticut electricity rates · all states ranked

Electricity price trend in Connecticut

24.2¢/kWh in July 2026 — ▼ −12.5% from a year earlier.

How to lower the cost of running a dishwasher

Most of a dishwasher's electricity goes into heating water and running the heated-dry cycle; the pump and motor use comparatively little. A typical load uses around 1–2 kWh. ENERGY STAR models and eco cycles use less water and lower temperatures, and skipping heated dry can save around 15% per load. Running a full dishwasher generally uses less energy and water than washing the same dishes by hand.

  • Only run it when it's full, and use the eco or energy-saver cycle.
  • Turn off heated dry and let dishes air-dry with the door cracked open.
  • Scrape instead of pre-rinsing under hot water.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost per load to run a dishwasher in Connecticut?

A typical load uses about 1.50 kWh, which costs $0.36 at Connecticut’s average rate of 24.2¢/kWh. An efficient model can cost as little as $0.22 per load.

How many kWh does a dishwasher use per month?

At 5 loads a week, a typical dishwasher uses about 32.6 kWh a month. In Connecticut that costs $7.87.

Is it expensive to run a dishwasher in Connecticut?

Connecticut has the 11th-most-expensive residential electricity of the 50 states and DC at 24.2¢/kWh — pricier than most. Running a dishwasher here costs about $94.48 a year at typical use, compared with $71.61 at the national average rate.

What is the electricity rate in Connecticut right now?

The average residential electricity rate in Connecticut was 24.2¢ per kWh in July 2026, according to the latest EIA data — down 12.5% from a year earlier.

Is it cheaper to use a dishwasher or wash by hand?

A full, efficient dishwasher typically uses less hot water — and therefore less energy — than washing the same load by hand under a running tap.

Dishwasher costs in nearby states

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