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Sharp SDW4523 series: $44 a year to run
This dishwasher uses 240 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $44 a year and $437 over a typical 10-year life. It ranks #566 of 616 standard models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
240 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.
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Specs
| Brand | Sharp |
| Model | SDW4523** |
| Type | Standard |
| Energy use | 240 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 307 kWh / year |
| Water use | 688 gallons / year |
| Width | 17.6 in |
Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.
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