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ENERGY STAR®- Dishwasher

Look for an ENERGY STAR® Dishwasher!

Purchasing Tips

Choose the right size for your home. Standard capacity models hold more than 8 places settings and 6 serving pieces. Compact capacity models hold 8 place settings and six serving pieces or less. If you have to operate a compact model more frequently, you may actually use more energy than you would with a standard model over time.

Choose a dishwasher with several wash cycle selections. If your dishes are only slightly soiled, you can use a light or energy-saving wash cycle, which uses less water and operates for a shorter period of time.
Check the yellow EnergyGuide label. The EnergyGuide label indicates how much energy the model uses, compares the energy use of similar models, and approximates annual operating costs.

Replacing a 10-year old dishwasher with an ENERGY STAR qualified dishwasher can save you more than $30 a year in energy costs.

Earning the ENERGY STAR means a product meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy.

ENERGY STAR qualified dishwashers use 25% less energy than the federal minimum standard for energy consumption.

Because they use less hot water compared to conventional models, an ENERGY STAR qualified dishwasher saves about $100 over its lifetime.

You may also be interested to know that you can save extra energy while washing dishes, whether with a standard or an ENERGY STAR model:

Run your dishwasher with a full load. Most of the energy used by a dishwasher goes to heat water. Since you can't decrease the amount of water used per cycle, fill your dishwasher to get the most from the energy used to run it.

Avoid using the heat-dry, rinse-hold and pre-rinse features. Instead use your dishwasher's air-dry option. If your dishwasher does not have an air-dry option, prop the door open after the final rinse to dry the dishes.

Information: www.energystar.gov, 2002

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		Purchasing Tips Choose the right size for your home. Standard capacity models hold more than 8 places settings and 6 serving pieces. Compact capacity models hold 8 place settings and six serving pieces or less. If you have to operate a compact model more frequently, you may actually use more energy than you would with a standard model over time. Choose a dishwasher with several wash cycle selections. If your dishes are only slightly soiled, you can use a light or energy-saving wash cycle, which uses less water and operates for a shorter period of time. Check the yellow EnergyGuide label. The EnergyGuide label indicates how much energy the model uses, compares the energy use of similar models, and approximates annual operating costs. Replacing a 10-year old dishwasher with an ENERGY STAR qualified dishwasher can save you more than $30 a year in energy costs. Earning the ENERGY STAR means a product meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. ENERGY STAR qualified dishwashers use 25% less energy than the federal minimum standard for energy consumption. Because they use less hot water compared to conventional models, an ENERGY STAR qualified dishwasher saves about $100 over its lifetime. You may also be interested to know that you can save extra energy while washing dishes, whether with a standard or an ENERGY STAR model: Run your dishwasher with a full load. Most of the energy used by a dishwasher goes to heat water. Since you can't decrease the amount of water used per cycle, fill your dishwasher to get the most from the energy used to run it. Avoid using the heat-dry, rinse-hold and pre-rinse features. Instead use your dishwasher's air-dry option. If your dishwasher does not have an air-dry option, prop the door open after the final rinse to dry the dishes. Information: www.energystar.gov, 2002
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