Dishwasher Electricity Calculator in North Carolina
A dishwasher in North Carolina costs about $7.31 a month ($88.97 a year) to run at the state's average rate of 16.25 ¢/kWh. Use this calculator to compare light, typical, and heavy use.
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| North Carolina average rate | 16.25 ¢/kWh |
| Assumed wattage | 1,500 W |
| Typical usage pattern | 1 hours/day |
| Typical monthly cost | $7.31 |
| Typical yearly cost | $88.97 |
Dishwasher in North Carolina vs U.S. benchmark
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 | North Carolina monthly | U.S. monthly | North Carolina yearly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light usage | 0.5 hours/day | 273.8 kWh | $3.66 | $4.35 | $44.48 |
| Typical usage | 1 hours/day | 547.5 kWh | $7.31 | $8.69 | $88.97 |
| Heavy usage | 3 hours/day | 1642.5 kWh | $21.94 | $26.08 | $266.91 |
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City electricity context for North Carolina
City electricity pages add local rate context. They don't change the statewide math here.
- Charlotte electricity context - 16.57 ¢/kWh; est. monthly appliance profile cost $7.46
- Raleigh electricity context - 16.41 ¢/kWh; est. monthly appliance profile cost $7.39
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State cost and bill pathways for North Carolina
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- Charlotte electricity estimate (North Carolina) — City electricity page with methodology notes where city coverage is available
- Average electricity bill in North Carolina — What a typical monthly bill looks like
- North Carolina household bill estimator — Estimate your bill from your monthly usage
Historical and trend pages
- North Carolina electricity price history — Historical context and trend interpretation
- Electricity inflation in North Carolina — State electricity inflation analysis
- North Carolina electricity price volatility — Volatility and rate movement profile
Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
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Discovery and navigation hubs
- North Carolina electricity hub — Guide to this state's electricity rate, usage, comparison, and tool pages
- Electricity cost scenario hub — Entry point for residential and industry scenario pages
- North Carolina electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost page with rates and typical bill context
- North Carolina average electricity bill benchmark — Typical monthly bill estimate using a standard household usage assumption
- North Carolina electricity bill estimator — Household profile bill scenarios for this state
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Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: April 2026. Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility. For what's inside the all-in rate, see hidden electricity fees; for how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.