Dishwasher Electricity Calculator in Alaska
A dishwasher in Alaska costs about $12.31 a month ($149.74 a year) to run at the state's average rate of 27.35 ¢/kWh. Use this calculator to compare light, typical, and heavy use.
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alaska average rate | 27.35 ¢/kWh |
| Assumed wattage | 1,500 W |
| Typical usage pattern | 1 hours/day |
| Typical monthly cost | $12.31 |
| Typical yearly cost | $149.74 |
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Calculator assumptions
This calculator uses a typical wattage range of 1,200-1,800 W, and we assume 1,500 watts for 1 hours/day. The formula is kWh = (watts × hours) / 1000.
At this profile, the appliance uses 45.0 kWh per month and 547.5 kWh per year.
Appliance calculator scenarios
| Scenario | Hours/day | Annual energy | Alaska monthly | U.S. monthly | Alaska yearly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light usage | 0.5 hours/day | 273.8 kWh | $6.15 | $4.35 | $74.87 |
| Typical usage | 1 hours/day | 547.5 kWh | $12.31 | $8.69 | $149.74 |
| Heavy usage | 3 hours/day | 1642.5 kWh | $36.92 | $26.08 | $449.22 |
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Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: April 2026. Estimates use the EIA average all-in residential rate (delivery included); they don't add separately billed taxes, fixed charges, or other utility fees, which vary by utility. For how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.