With the new electricity bill coming into effect on June 1, knowing how to save on different appliances is more important than ever. The new electricity bill is based on hourly discrimination and gives greater weight to the variable term, that is, the one that depends on energy consumption. Well, below we have selected some very useful and simple tricks to save when putting the dishwasher . Take note!
Fill
The first thing to keep in mind is that the dishwasher uses the same amount of water if it is half full as if it is 100% full . Therefore, please wait until it is full to start it. This will consume less energy and water than if you had to wash dishes and cutlery by hand after each meal.
Now, what should you do if you can’t fill the dishwasher a day? After 10 p.m. it is the normal time , so you can take advantage of the rinse function. This prevents dry food and bad smells from accumulating.
Cleaning
In the same way that it happens with the air conditioning and the washing machine, it is essential that you keep the filters of the dishwasher clean so that it works at full capacity and does not consume more energy than normal.
In the market you can find products that clean the dishwasher filter and also remove lime and grease. Also take the opportunity to clean the detergent dispenser and the door seals. The ideal frequency depends largely on what you use the dishwasher, but it contains doing it once a week.
ECO function
The vast majority of current dishwashers have an ECO function, which allows savings of more than 40% compared to traditional programs . If it also has an air drying function without heat, use it because drying is the most costly. If your model is old and does not have this function, it is best that after the final rinse you turn off the dishwasher and open the door to allow the dishes and cutlery to air dry.
Program
And finally, no matter how lazy it may be, it is important that you read the instruction book to set the most suitable program according to what you are going to wash and the dirt you have to save when putting the dishwasher . Putting the right wash can help you save an average of 30 liters.
