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Kitchen · Vermont

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

The short answer

A typical dishwasher uses about 1.50 kWh per load, which costs $0.36 per load in Vermont — about $7.74 a month at 5 loads a week.

That’s based on Vermont’s average residential rate of 23.8¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026), 30% above the US average.

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

Dishwasher cost by number of loads in Vermont

Cost at 23.8¢/kWh, the Vermont average (EIA, Jul 2026)
UsagekWh/monthPer dayPer monthPer year
1 load/week 6.5 $0.05 $1.55 $18.58
3 loads/week 19.6 $0.15 $4.64 $55.73
5 loads/week 32.6 $0.25 $7.74 $92.88
7 loads/week 45.6 $0.36 $10.84 $130
10 loads/week 65.2 $0.51 $15.48 $186
14 loads/week 91.3 $0.71 $21.67 $260

Vermont vs other states

At typical use, a dishwasher costs $92.88 a year in Vermont — $94.83 less than in Hawaii and $43.14 more than in Louisiana.

Vermont has the 12th-most-expensive residential electricity of the 50 states and DC. Vermont electricity rates · all states ranked

Electricity price trend in Vermont

23.8¢/kWh in July 2026 — ▲ +7.3% 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 Vermont?

A typical load uses about 1.50 kWh, which costs $0.36 at Vermont’s average rate of 23.8¢/kWh. An efficient model can cost as little as $0.21 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 Vermont that costs $7.74.

Is it expensive to run a dishwasher in Vermont?

Vermont has the 12th-most-expensive residential electricity of the 50 states and DC at 23.8¢/kWh — pricier than most. Running a dishwasher here costs about $92.88 a year at typical use, compared with $71.61 at the national average rate.

What is the electricity rate in Vermont right now?

The average residential electricity rate in Vermont was 23.8¢ per kWh in July 2026, according to the latest EIA data — up 7.3% 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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