Do automatic dishwashers save water?
Automatic dishwashers may save water, but it depends very much on the size of the load, how often you clean dishes, and a variety of other factors. That being said, energy star rated dishwashers definitely save water AND energy, and are often significantly more efficient with water and electricity than standard automatic dishwashers. Some of the newest dishwashers even have heat booster pumps to reduce your hot water consumption and your monthly utility bills. You can find more information on energy efficient dishwashers by visting: http://federalenergyincentives.org/2010/05/11/energy-efficient-dishwashers/ Final tip? It is IMPERATIVE that you run your auto-dishwasher ONLY when it is full, otherwise you are being wasteful. In addition, try using ‘drying agents’ such as ‘jetdry’ instead of running the dry cycle. Most dishwashers give you the option to opt-out of the dry cycle.
