Go
for the Star—Energy Star that is:
When purchasing a dishwasher, always make sure
that it is an Energy Star rated appliance, which use
approximately 25% less energy than the mandated minimum.
Full
is Always Better than Half:
Running your dishwasher when it is full will help
save you the most energy, water, as well as detergent.
Go
natural:
Use dishwashing liquid or powder that is natural
or biodegradable.
These cleaners are free of petroleum and
phosphates. If you are concerned about spotting problems
try using a natural residue eliminator such as Wave Jet.
Bigger
is not always Better:
Make sure that you select the right size
dishwasher to met your needs.
If you are a family of four and purchase a
compact dishwasher you may be wasting energy if you have
to run it several times a day, just as single person
would be wasting money by purchasing a large size
dishwasher.
One
glass a day:
Try to use less dishes and glasses throughout the
day so that you won’t be running your dishwasher but
every other day or so.
Wash
your dishes at night and save money:
Many electric and gas companies have started
charging their customers different rates for energy
usage such as hot water during off-peak hours such as
over night.
If you are not sure, if your energy provider
offers this money saving benefit contact them.
Time
for an upgrade:
If your dishwasher is more than 10 years old,
consider donating it to a charity and purchasing you a
newer, more energy efficient model. It’s a fact that
the dishwashers that are available today use much less
water and energy than models that were sold 10 years
ago.
Buy upgrading your dishwasher you’ll not only
be saving water and energy but you’ll also save money
on your utility bills.
If
possible, Choose Natural Gas:
Generally, natural gas appliances are more energy
efficiently than appliances that use electricity.
Consumer Reports estimates that the average cost of
operating a dishwasher that uses gas ranges from $25 to
$67 annually.
In comparison, the estimated cost to operate an
electric dishwasher is approximately $30 to $86
annually.
