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Modern dishwashers are more efficient than hand washing for full loads, using roughly 13 litres of water per cycle vs 40-65 litres for hand washing.

Trin-for-trin guide

  1. 1Dishwasher: approx 13L water + 1.5 kWh electricity per full cycle
  2. 2Hand washing: 40-65L water per session, minimal electricity
  3. 3Annual water saving from dishwasher: approx 1,700 litres for a daily-washing household

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Input
7 washes/week, $0.25/kWh, $0.004/litre water
Resultat
Dishwasher saves approx $31/year vs hand washing

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What is Dishwasher Vs Hand?

Modern dishwashers are more efficient than hand washing for full loads, using roughly 13 litres of water per cycle vs 40-65 litres for hand washing. Use this calculator for accurate, instant results.

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