Kenmore 405.1478# specs
Kenmore 405.1478# is an ENERGY STAR certified standard dishwasher listed for 12 place settings, using 240 kWh per year and 3.2 gallons per cycle.
Kenmore 405.1478# is a standard dishwasher listed for 12 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 | 12 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 | 23.6 × 22.7 in |
| Tub material | Hybrid (Plastic & Steel) |
| Drying method | Heated Dry |
| Soil sensing | Yes |
| Features | n/c |
| Connected | No |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Noise level | n/c |
| ENERGY STAR certified | 2025-01-10 |
Similar dishwashers
| Model | EnergykWh/yr | Watergal/cycle | Capacityplace settings | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenmore 405.1478# this page | 240 | 3.2 | 12 | Standard |
| Frigidaire FDHP4336 | 240 | 3.2 | 12 | Standard |
| Bosch SPE53C | 240 | 3.2 | 10 | Standard |
| LG LDB454 | 238 | 2.9 | 15 | Standard |
Skip it if
- Your cut-out differs: this model lists 23.6 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): 3.2 — rank 268 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 Kenmore 405.1478# hold?
ENERGY STAR lists 12 place settings for this standard model, 23.6 in wide. Check the maker’s installation sheet for the cut-out size.
How much energy and water does the Kenmore 405.1478# 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 Kenmore 405.1478# dry dishes, and how loud is it?
The drying method is listed as Heated 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 3892692 (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.