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Kitchen · Oregon

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

The short answer

Each load in a dishwasher costs about $0.24 in Oregon (1.50 kWh per load). At 5 loads a week, that adds up to $5.21 a month, or $62.45 a year.

That’s based on Oregon’s average residential rate of 16.0¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026), 13% below the US average.

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

Dishwasher cost by number of loads in Oregon

Cost at 16.0¢/kWh, the Oregon average (EIA, Jul 2026)
UsagekWh/monthPer dayPer monthPer year
1 load/week 6.5 $0.03 $1.04 $12.49
3 loads/week 19.6 $0.10 $3.12 $37.47
5 loads/week 32.6 $0.17 $5.21 $62.45
7 loads/week 45.6 $0.24 $7.29 $87.44
10 loads/week 65.2 $0.34 $10.41 $125
14 loads/week 91.3 $0.48 $14.57 $175

Oregon vs other states

At typical use, a dishwasher costs $62.45 a year in Oregon — $125 less than in Hawaii and $12.71 more than in Louisiana.

Oregon has the 23rd-cheapest residential electricity of the 50 states and DC. electricity prices in Oregon · all states ranked

Electricity price trend in Oregon

16.0¢/kWh in July 2026 — ▲ +2.3% 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 Oregon?

A typical load uses about 1.50 kWh, which costs $0.24 at Oregon’s average rate of 16.0¢/kWh. An efficient model can cost as little as $0.14 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 Oregon that costs $5.21.

Is it expensive to run a dishwasher in Oregon?

Oregon has the 23rd-cheapest residential electricity of the 50 states and DC at 16.0¢/kWh — close to the middle of the pack. Running a dishwasher here costs about $62.45 a year at typical use, compared with $71.61 at the national average rate.

What is the electricity rate in Oregon right now?

The average residential electricity rate in Oregon was 16.0¢ per kWh in July 2026, according to the latest EIA data — up 2.3% 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.

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