Appliance Energy Cost Index Model-level energy use and running cost, from ENERGY STAR certified product data

PDT72***Z*** Dishwashers · GE Profile

PDT72***Z*** (GE Profile, ENERGY STAR Certified) uses 240 kWh per year, an estimated $40.80/yr to run, ranking 21st cheapest of 80 sampled dishwashers, matching the $40.80/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Certified

Est. annual energy cost
$40.80/yr
Cheaper than all but 25% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 240 kWh
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Where this model sits (computed from source data)

Figures above are computed at build time from the sampled source records - no external estimates are used.
Cost rank in category21st of 80
Cost percentilebottom 25%
Vs category mediansame as median ($40.80/yr)
Rank within same status11th of 70 (Median $40.80/yr)
Rank within similar capacity4th of 35 · capacity maximum number of place settings 9.6~14.4 (Median $40.80/yr)
Category low to high$35.70/yr ~ $40.80/yr

Certified specifications (as reported)

Specifications exactly as reported in the certified dataset.
SpecValue
typeStandard
width inches23.8
depth inches24
capacity maximum number of place settings12
soil sensing capabilityYes
tub materialStainless Steel
drying methodHeated Dry
additional product featuresTop Controls,Cycle Status Lights,Hard Food Filter,Third Rack
annual energy use kwh year240
us federal standard kwh year307
better than us federal standard kwh year22
water use gallons cycle3.20
us federal standard gallons cycle5
better than us federal standard gallons cycle36
connected capableNo
date available on market2026-02-26

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DDW2404EBBB ENERGY STAR Certified$39.78/yr
LDWBC22BT ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$37.40/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the GE Profile PDT72***Z*** per year?

The GE Profile PDT72***Z*** is certified at 240 kWh per year, which works out to about $40.80/yr at the flat rate assumed on this site. Certified figures come from standardized test procedures, so your actual bill varies with usage and your local electricity rate.

Is the GE Profile PDT72***Z*** efficient compared with other dishwashers?

Among the 80 dishwashers compared on this site, the GE Profile PDT72***Z*** ranks 21st cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 25% of the cost range. That is exactly at the category median of $40.80/yr. The cheapest sampled model runs at $35.70/yr and the most expensive at $40.80/yr.

What ENERGY STAR status does the GE Profile PDT72***Z*** hold?

The GE Profile PDT72***Z*** is listed as ENERGY STAR Certified. Among the 70 sampled dishwashers with that status the median running cost is $40.80/yr, and the GE Profile PDT72***Z*** ranks 11th cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the GE Profile PDT72***Z*** compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified capacity maximum number of place settings value of 12.0, 35 sampled models fall within +/-20% (9.6 to 14.4), and the GE Profile PDT72***Z*** ranks 4th cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $40.80/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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