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Using Your Dishwasher Efficiently

  • Use the no-heat, air-dry feature on your dishwasher. This will save over half of the energy used. With older dishwashers, open and air-dry after the final rinse.

  • Be sure the dishwasher is full, but don't overload it.

  • Scrape, don't rinse, the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.

  • When shopping for a dishwasher, look for the Energy Star label to find one that uses less water and 25% less energy than required by federal standards

  • If you are considering replacing your current dishwasher and are a customer of a Florida investor-owned electric utility, use our Florida Energy Savings Calculator to estimate your annual savings if you purchase a dishwasher with an Energy Star classification versus a non-qualified washer.

 



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