The Best Energy-Efficient Dishwashers Heading Into 2026

Choosing the best energy-efficient dishwasher for your kitchen may give you utility bill savings and give you new features you didn’t know you needed.

Our shopping guide includes the best models and brands, including Energy Star-certified dishwashers, and metrics about dishwasher efficiency so you can find the right fit for your budget and home.

Best energy-efficient dishwashers

To find the best energy-efficient dishwashers, we started with Energy Star and then checked to see if the most efficient models were widely available and well-reviewed by customers. Here are our top picks.

Best energy-efficient dishwashers

The most efficient dishwashers you can buy right now are from Miele. Under regular use, the Miele G5892SCViSL consumes 200 kilowatt-hours per year and 3.2 gallons of water per cycle. That’s 34% and 36% better than the respective federal standards. This Miele has an automatic door release and fan-assisted drying for better energy efficiency.

A close second is the Fisher & Paykel DD24DTX6PX1 which uses just 202 kWhs per year and 3.1 gallons of water per cycle. Its unique DishDrawer design lets you wash half loads, even if you’re actively loading the other drawer. It also has fan-assisted drying.

Both of the picks listed above come at a high price ($1,399 and $2,799, respectively). The Edgestar BIDW1802** is both more affordable ($499 to $539) and available in more places. Energy Star says it uses 234 kWhs of electricity in a year and 3.1 gallons of water per cycle, better than the national average by 24% and 38% respectively.

Most popular energy-efficient dishwashers

While the dishwashers above may be the most efficient, these models are efficient and are some of the most-rated dishwashers at major sites like Home Depot and Lowes.

The Frigidaire FFCD2413**** uses 240 kWhs of electricity per year (22% better than the national standard) and 3.2 gallons per cycle (36% better). It has more than 12,000 ratings at Lowes and more than 10,000 at Home Depot (a four-star average at both). Its popularity likely comes in part from its price: just $359 at this writing. This dishwasher has a plastic tub, unlike the options above, which have a stainless steel tub.

Another option with a high number of reviews from the Bosch 500 Series, which has more than 4,500 reviews on Home Depot (4.4 stars) and over 10,000 on Lowes (4.6 stars). Energy Star estimates it uses 240 kWh in a year and 3.2 gallons of water per cycle. The Bosch has some innovative features like an adjustable rack for fitting large dishes and WiFi connectivity for app and voice control with Amazon Alexa and Google Home.

Best dishwasher for water efficiency

If you’re looking to save water with a standard dishwasher, the LG LDPN454** is a good bet. Using just 2.9 gallons of water per cycle, it’s the most water-efficient dishwasher on our list. (On Energy Star, you can find standard dishwashers that use just 2.3 gallons per cycle.)

The LG LDPN454** receives positive reviews, averaging 4.2 and 4.3 stars at Lowes and Best Buy. Home Depot customers rate it lower — a 3.8 star average — including a string of complaints about the machine’s drying feature. It’s not WiFi compatible.

Best energy-efficient small dishwasher

If you’ve got a small space or small dishwashing needs, your most energy-efficient, widely available dishwasher is the Comfee CDC22P****. It uses just 155 kWhs of electricity per year and just two gallons of water per cycle. This Comfee dishwasher is a small countertop model, holding six place settings.

Comfee’s countertop model has eight washing cycles and can finish a load in just 45 minutes. As a rule, fewer reviews are available for these small dishwashers, so it’s hard to draw conclusions from them, though the Comfee CDC22P**** has a 4.2 star average out of more than 1,000 reviews on Amazon.

Comparing energy-efficient dishwashers

Finding the best dishwasher: Features and shopping considerations

Here are the dishwasher features you should consider when shopping.

Capacity

Dishwasher capacity is often measured in place settings. Recommendations vary, but a typical family will need a dishwasher with a capacity of 10 place settings or more.

Energy efficiency

The less energy your dishwasher uses, the less you’ll pay to run it over the year. Picking an Energy Star dishwasher is an easy way to find an energy-efficient one.

Drying method

Drying method can affect how much energy your dishwasher will use and your user experience. Drying methods using a heating element typically use more energy.

Self-cleaning filter

Dishwashers have filters that capture the food and grime they wash away. A self-cleaning filter does what you’d expect — it cleans itself. If you have a filter requiring manual cleaning, you’ll have to remember to clean it.

Soil sensing

Many new dishwashers can sense when dishes are dirty and adjust their washing cycle accordingly.

Third rack

Some dishwashers will have a smaller third rack to fit even more dishes.

Tub material

The interior of dishwashers can be made of plastic, stainless steel, or a combination of both. Plastic interiors can be cheaper but quicker to harbor bad smells, especially if they aren’t thoroughly dried out after use.

WiFi connection

Some dishwashers are WiFi enabled, which may allow you to monitor or control them from an app. You might also gain access to additional cycles or aesthetic features, like interior lighting options. Features vary by dishwasher, so evaluate whether the specific benefits are worth it to you before paying a premium for smart functionality.

Drying methods

Dishwashers will often dry your dishes, too. The drying method you use will affect your energy consumption. In general, using a setting that employs a heating element will use more energy.

Air dry

Some dishwashers will circulate air through their interior after washing to aid drying. Since no heating element is involved, it can be a more energy-efficient option.

Automatic door release

Some people crack open the dishwasher door after washing to dry the dishes. Dishwashers with automatic door release will pop open the door on their own.

Condensation dry

Because steel cools faster than most dishes, dishwashers with stainless steel tubs can dry your dishes using the principles of condensation. These use hot water at the end to warm up the dishes. Water will evaporate from the warm dishes, condense on the cooler steel elements, run to the bottom, and drain away, leaving the dishes dry.

Fan-assisted dry

Dishwashers that have fan-assisted drying use a heating element and fans to dry dishes faster.

Heated dry

Heating elements in the dishwasher help evaporate the water on the dishes.

Mineral dry

Some dishwashers (mostly from Bosch) use a mineral crystal that collects moisture and heats up when it does. That warm air is circulated through the dishwasher to dry dishes better.

Best dishwasher brands

If you want to widen your search, here are some of the most highly-regarded dishwasher brands, according to expert reviewers.

Bosch

Bosch appears on dishwasher best lists more than any other brand and is also a leader when it comes to energy efficiency and innovation.

Miele

Miele received the second-highest score from our survey of online best lists.

LG

LG tied Samsung with the third-highest score after our canvass of online reviewers.

Samsung

Reviewers like Samsung’s energy efficiency, quiet operating volume, and smart control.