Green your dishwasher

April 25, 2008

  1. Fill ‘er up. Make sure the dishwasher is full to capacity before you run it. Make the most of the water and energy you’re going to use. A fully loaded dishwasher can save as much as 35% less water than hand-washing
  2. Run the dishwasher at night or during off-peak hours
  3. Use phosphate free detergents that are natural and biodegradeable
  4. Buy smart. Look at the energy guide stickers and find Enery Star appliances whenever possible
  5. Air dry instead of using the drying cycle on the machine
  6. Does your dishwasher heat water as it needs it? Good. Then you can turn down tyour hot water heater
  7. Rinse and re-use your glasses and utensils instead of filling the diswasher with basically clean dishes
  8. Keep your distance. Having the exhaust from the dishwasher blowing on a refrigerator or water cooler will make that other appliance work harder
  9. Greywater rules. If you are using biodegradeable soap you may be able to use the washwater for watering plants (check local laws first)
  10. Replacing a 1994 dishwasher with a current model can save $25 in energy costs and 1,000 gallons of water annually.

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