Dishwasher

If you have an automatic dishwasher, use it. It consumes a third less water than hand washing, which saves energy and money. Tips for operating your dishwasher efficiently include:

• Avoid pre-rinsing dishes before putting in dishwasher. Use your rinse cycle until it's time to clean a full load. It can save up to $70 a year.
• Use the energy-saving cycle to shorten the run time and save gallons of water.
• Use no-heat drying.

Monthly Dishwasher Cost

	How much does it cost to run my dishwasher? Loads per week: select 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Check for no-heat drying: Monthly Dishwasher Cost * Note: Energy cost $0.12 per kWh

When shopping for a new dishwasher, follow these simple tips:

• Compare features - look at models that offer energy-saving features.
• Compare prices and check the Energy Guide label for operating costs of the models you're considering.

Consider the machine's water usage - over 80 percent of the energy used by dishwashers is for heating the water. Therefore, models that use less water use less energy.