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 Eighty percent of the energy used in automatic
dishwashers goes toward heating water. Significant
savings take place by running the dishwasher
only when it is full. Running a half-filled
dishwasher twice uses two times as much
energy as running a full load once. |
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Washing
dishes by hand may not save energy or money.
In fact, you can probably save energy using
the dishwasher since hand-washing usually
requires more hot water. |
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When
shopping for a new dishwasher, look for
models that require less hot water. Dishwashers
differ in the number of gallons of hot water
used in the wash cycle. The manufacturer's
specifications or the EnergyGuide label
should list this information. |
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Many
new dishwashers have an internal water heater
that raises the temperature of the incoming
water to 140 degrees. This device allows
you to turn down the temperature on the
water heater in your home and still have
your dishes washed thoroughly. |
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Take
advantage of the energy saving control on
many dishwashers. It turns off the heat
during the drying cycle. Opening the dishwasher
after the rinse cycle and letting the dishes
air dry is another way to save energy. |
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