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16 6-Place-Setting Dishwashers, Ranked by Running Cost

Dishwashers with a maximum capacity of 6 place settings, sold in the US, across every width. Ranked cheapest to run first, estimated at 18.31¢/kWh (July 2026).

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This is electricity only. Water use is listed per cycle, not per year.

16 ENERGY STAR certified models, from about $28 to $28 a year in electricity to run at the US average rate. See how we calculate running costs.

Top 5 cheapest to run

#1 Compact

Danby DDW621WDB

21.7 in · 155 kWh/yr

Est. $28/year electricity

#2 Compact

Danby DDW631SDB

21.7 in · 155 kWh/yr

Est. $28/year electricity

#3 Compact

EdgeStar DWP63**

21.7 in · 155 kWh/yr

Est. $28/year electricity

#4 Compact

Magic Chef MCSCD6B5

21.7 in · 155 kWh/yr

Est. $28/year electricity

#5 Compact

Magic Chef MCSCD6W5

21.7 in · 155 kWh/yr

Est. $28/year electricity

All 16 models

Rank Brand Model Type Width Energy use Water/cycle Est. cost/year
1 Danby DDW621WDB Compact 21.7 in 155 kWh/yr 2 gal $28
2 Danby DDW631SDB Compact 21.7 in 155 kWh/yr 2 gal $28
3 EdgeStar DWP63** Compact 21.7 in 155 kWh/yr 2 gal $28
4 Magic Chef MCSCD6B5 Compact 21.7 in 155 kWh/yr 2 gal $28
5 Magic Chef MCSCD6W5 Compact 21.7 in 155 kWh/yr 2 gal $28
6 SPT SD-2224** Compact 21.7 in 155 kWh/yr 2 gal $28
7 SPT SD-2225** Compact 21.7 in 155 kWh/yr 2 gal $28
8 BLACK+DECKER BCD6W Compact 21.7 in 155 kWh/yr 2 gal $28
9 Midea MDC22P1*** Compact 21.7 in 155 kWh/yr 2 gal $28
10 Midea WQP6-3602M-US Compact 21.7 in 155 kWh/yr 2 gal $28
11 Midea MDC22P2A** Compact 21.7 in 155 kWh/yr 2 gal $28
12 Midea MDC6S5*** Compact 21.7 in 155 kWh/yr 2 gal $28
13 Comfee CDC22P**** Compact 21.7 in 155 kWh/yr 2 gal $28
14 BLACK+DECKER BCD6SD Compact 21.7 in 155 kWh/yr 2 gal $28
15 Hamilton Beach HBDW3208 Compact 21.7 in 155 kWh/yr 2 gal $28
16 GE PZF560H*W*** Compact 21.7 in 155 kWh/yr 2 gal $28

Estimated running cost = annual kWh × 18.31¢/kWh (July 2026 US average), electricity only. Your own rate may be higher or lower — check your bill. ENERGY STAR figures are lab-test results; real-world use varies. This list includes discontinued and not-yet-sold certified models, and some brands are white-label relabels of the same unit.