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

LDWBC22BT Dishwashers · LG

LDWBC22BT (LG, ENERGY STAR Most Efficient) uses 220 kWh per year, an estimated $37.40/yr to run, ranking 4th cheapest of 80 sampled dishwashers, 8% below the $40.80/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

Est. annual energy cost
$37.40/yr
Cheaper than all but 4% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 220 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 category4th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 4%
Vs category median8% below ($40.80/yr)
Rank within same status4th of 10 (Median $37.40/yr)
Rank within similar capacity4th of 69 · capacity maximum number of place settings 11.2~16.8 (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 inches23.4
depth inches22.7
capacity maximum number of place settings14
soil sensing capabilityNo
tub materialStainless Steel
drying methodAutomatic Door Release
additional product featuresTop Controls
annual energy use kwh year220
us federal standard kwh year307
better than us federal standard kwh year28
water use gallons cycle3.00
us federal standard gallons cycle5
better than us federal standard gallons cycle40
connected capableNo
connects usingWi-Fi

Similar models in this category

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DDWBI8033-24BLK ENERGY STAR Certified$40.80/yr
DW70H83YETR ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$38.25/yr
DW70H83YEUR ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$38.25/yr
DWDI56310 ENERGY STAR Certified$38.93/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the LG LDWBC22BT per year?

The LG LDWBC22BT is certified at 220 kWh per year, which works out to about $37.40/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 LG LDWBC22BT efficient compared with other dishwashers?

Among the 80 dishwashers compared on this site, the LG LDWBC22BT ranks 4th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 4% of the cost range. That is 8% below 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 LG LDWBC22BT hold?

The LG LDWBC22BT is listed as ENERGY STAR Most Efficient. Among the 10 sampled dishwashers with that status the median running cost is $37.40/yr, and the LG LDWBC22BT ranks 4th cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the LG LDWBC22BT compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified capacity maximum number of place settings value of 14.0, 69 sampled models fall within +/-20% (11.2 to 16.8), and the LG LDWBC22BT 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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