How To Save The Planet

Here are ways to save energy when you’re at home on dishwasher & dish washing (sorry, getting your kids to do the dishes doesn’t count as energy savings). These money-saving ideas can help you lower your energy bill by reducing energy consumption in your house or apartment.

You can also help to reduce the demand of electricity at peak electrical demand times – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. These energy saving tips below may help cut down on the amount of energy you use and trim your household energy costs, while lowering peak demand on your electricity utility company.

Dishwasher & Dish Washing – Energy Savings Tips

* Don’t run your dishwasher during the peak hours of 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
* Support your favorite college and go collegiate and use paper plates. Of course, this alternative puts a strain on trees and landfills.
* When training your husband to use a dishwasher, tell him only to wash full loads, use the energy-saver setting, and let dishes air dry.
* If you wash your dishes by hand, fill the sink with water instead of letting the water run.
* When running your dishwasher, use full loads. It takes the same amount of water and energy to clean a single cup as a whole load.
* Use the energy-saver setting for an additional savings.
* If your dishwasher has a booster heater use it. A booster heater heats the water used in the dishwasher to 140°F, allowing you to set your water heater at an energy-efficient 120°F.
* Set the dishwasher thermostat to the correct temperature. To work most efficiently, your water heater should be set between 120°F and 130°F, 140°F for some dishwasher models. Refer to your owner’s manual for proper dishwasher
operating temperatures.