In a bid to tackle soaring energy bills, households may have had to alter their usual routines.
Amid the cost of living crisis, individuals are witnessing their bills skyrocket and are being forced to incorporate new habits into their daily lives.
While many have adopted fresh cost-saving strategies, experts caution that certain practices, particularly with dishwashers, could be unknowingly adding to expenses, reports the Mirror.
A common feature in numerous homes, the dishwasher not only saves time but also minimises family arguments. However, it could be secretly contributing to your already spiralling bills.
Home Water Treatment Expert Gene Fitzgerald of BOS has highlighted seven ways to cut the costs of operating your dishwasher. He suggests that a cost-effective decision can be made even before switching on the dishwasher.
The expert advises against running the machine until it’s fully loaded, as half loads squander both energy and water. Surprisingly, operating a full load should cost less than washing dishes manually.
Moreover, Gene recommends always opting for an eco-friendly setting. Although the wash cycle may be longer, it is significantly cheaper than other alternatives. Pre-washing dishes should be avoided.
If your dishwasher needed to pre-wash dishes, it would be incorporated in the main cycle. Furthermore, you should refrain from rinsing.
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It takes approximately two minutes to scrape food waste into the bin. Rinsing your dishes can result in unnecessary and costly expenses.
Gene also suggests understanding your water type. Living in a hard water area could potentially impact the efficiency of your dishwasher (and other appliances). The residue left by hard water can hinder water flow and eventually cause your dishwasher to cease functioning.
A solution to this is installing a water softener. While it’s the dishwasher’s job to clean items, don’t neglect the upkeep of the appliance itself.
Regular maintenance such as cleaning filters, using limescale removers, and other basic tasks can significantly improve your dishwasher’s performance. Lastly, always do your homework before purchasing.
Dishwashers come with different energy ratings. Opting for a model with a high-efficiency rating will be more cost-effective in the long run.
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