Dishwashers account for about 2% of a home's energy costs. ENERGY STAR® qualified dishwashers use 25% less energy than the federal minimum standard and also save about 800 gallons of water per year for the average household.

Since the cost of domestic water is only about $1.50 per 1,000 gallons, the savings comes primarily in the form of electricity. Most new Dishwashers are significantly more efficient than older models so the savings annual savings will dramatically increase if you replace an old model.

The ROI Calculation is based on the marginal additional cost of a new ENERGY STAR® unit over one that does not meet their standard.

Read the inside of the door to make sure that it does not waste water and has sensors to automatically adjust water levels and temperatures based on how dirty the dishes are.

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