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Methodology
A standard dishwasher uses roughly 1.2 to 1.5 kWh per load. Turning off heated dry saves about 0.5 kWh per load.
ELECTRICITY AND APPLIANCES
Dishwasher Cost Calculator
Estimate dishwasher electricity and optional hot-water energy per load.
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Does heated dry use a lot of energy?
Yes. The heating element at the bottom of the dishwasher uses significant electricity to bake the dishes dry. Turning off 'heated dry' (using air dry instead) can reduce a dishwasher's energy use by 15% to 50% per load.
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