Washing machines, dishwashers and tumble dryers account for 14% of a typical energy bill, making them the most energy thirsty. The power they need to heat the water or air inside them means they use more electricity.
Checking the energy rating of dishwashers can help you save money. For example, an A-rated 12-place dishwasher costs £35 a year to run in Great Britain (GB) and £45 in Northern Ireland (NI).
Compare that to the G-rated equivalent appliance, which costs £70 a year in GB and £85 in NI – that’s almost double!
So, what can you do to reduce this cost? Choosing to wash your clothes at a lower temperature can help reduce your energy use. The same goes for avoiding only washing half loads.
We’ve got more tips in our blog on being energy efficient when using your washing machine.
You can follow similar advice for your dishwasher too. Together with using its Eco setting (if it has one) or a short cycle, you can also wait until it’s full before running a cycle.