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Sara Hesikova

Is handwashing the dishes cheaper than the dishwasher? Experts settle this once and for all

A wood-finish kitchen with an open, loaded dishwasher.

It’s pretty clear what is more convenient when we compare the dishwasher vs handwashing the dishes – obviously, the dishwasher takes the crown. But when it comes to the question of what’s cheaper and more energy-efficient, there seem to be a lot of myths surrounding the correct answer.

And that’s exactly why we asked some appliance experts to compare the best dishwashers and washing dishes by hand side by side and settle the debate of what uses less water once and for all.

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