Your dishwasher should be saving you more than time -- here’s how it can save you energy, too.
1. Save Money By Airdrying
Stop wasting energy -- and money -- by having your dishwasher heat your dishes. Let them dry by air, instead and you’ll shave off 15% of the washer’s energy usage.
2. Keep That Dishwasher Full
Don’t run a load with just a few forks. For the best use of your energy, only run full dishwasher loads!
3.Say Heck No to Handwashing
The myth may say that washing dishes by hand saves water, but that’s just not true! Use your dishwasher -- instead of hand washing -- to reduce your water bill by over $40 per year!
4. Harness the power of the night for energy savings
Washing dishes at night will keep your home cooler! The cooler you are, the more you save on heating bills -- so keep that in mind when it comes time to decide when to press start. For winter, wash whenever you feel your kitchen needs a little heat boost.
5. Upgrade, Upgrade, Upgrade That Dishwasher
Newer dishwashers are much more energy efficient than washers of the past. Upgrading to a shiny, new model is the best way to save on energy in the long term!
Washing dishes isn’t just about keeping things clean, it’s also about keeping your whole house energy efficient! With these tips you’ll be well on your way to saving energy and money -- you don’t want to just wash away savings this good!