Bosch SPE53C specs
Bosch SPE53C is an ENERGY STAR certified standard dishwasher listed for 10 place settings, using 240 kWh per year and 3.2 gallons per cycle.
Bosch SPE53C is a standard dishwasher listed for 10 place settings, using 240 kWh per year (0% of certified standard dishwashers list more) and 3.2 gallons per cycle.
Official specs
| Type | Standard |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 10 place settings |
| Annual energy use | 240 kWh/yr |
| Federal standard, energy | 307 kWh/yr |
| Water use | 3.2 gal/cycle |
| Federal standard, water | 5 gal/cycle |
| Width × depth | 18 × 32 in |
| Tub material | Stainless Steel |
| Drying method | Condensation Dry |
| Soil sensing | Yes |
| Features | Cycle Status Lights |
| Connected | No |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Noise level | n/c |
| ENERGY STAR certified | 2026-01-28 |
Similar dishwashers
| Model | EnergykWh/yr | Watergal/cycle | Capacityplace settings | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch SPE53C this page | 240 | 3.2 | 10 | Standard |
| Frigidaire FDHP4336 | 240 | 3.2 | 12 | Standard |
| Kenmore 405.1478# | 240 | 3.2 | 12 | Standard |
| LG LDWPC12BL | 234 | 3 | 8 | Standard |
Skip it if
- Your cut-out differs: this model lists 18 inches wide; check the maker’s installation sheet.
- You want connected control: the listing shows no connected capability.
- You want a third rack: the feature list does not include one.
How it ranks in the ENERGY STAR list
- annual energy use (kWh/year): 240 — rank 347 of 696 certified standard dishwasher models (lower is better).
- water use (gallons per cycle): 3.18 — rank 256 of 696 certified standard dishwasher models (lower is better).
Ranks compare this model with every standard dishwasher in the ENERGY STAR dataset (2026-11-06), not with products on sale today.
Reading these specs
- kWh/yr
- Estimated annual energy use as listed by ENERGY STAR.
- Gallons per cycle
- Water use per cycle as listed. Lower uses less water.
- Place settings
- The maximum number of place settings the listing states.
- Type
- Standard (about 24 inches wide) or compact, as listed.
Noise level is not part of the ENERGY STAR dataset, so it shows as n/c. Check the maker’s own specification sheet for decibels.
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Frequently asked questions
How many place settings does the Bosch SPE53C hold?
ENERGY STAR lists 10 place settings for this standard model, 18 in wide. Check the maker’s installation sheet for the cut-out size.
How much energy and water does the Bosch SPE53C use?
The listing gives 240 kWh per year and 3.2 gallons per cycle, against federal standards of 307 kWh per year and 5 gallons per cycle.
How does the Bosch SPE53C dry dishes, and how loud is it?
The drying method is listed as Condensation Dry. Noise level is not part of the ENERGY STAR dataset (n/c); see the maker’s specifications for decibels.
Sources
- ENERGY STAR certified dishwasher data, record 4528890 (data.energystar.gov, dataset q8py-6w3f, updated 2026-11-06)
- ENERGY STAR product guidance for dishwashers
We compile and compare published data; we do not run our own product tests. See How We Compare.