With the energy crisis pushing electricity costs up to terrifying new highs, many dishwasher owners may be tempted to plump for quick-wash cycles. However, dishwashers often use less electricity and water on their longest cycles, meaning a wash that takes more than three hours could often be cheaper than one lasting a mere 40 minutes.
Information on the power and water consumption is often tucked away in the back pages of dishwasher manuals, and manufacturers often only quote the power/water usage for their most frugal cycles. However, it’s often the case that “eco” modes with longer cycles use less energy.
