Dishwashers

About 5% of your household water is used for washing dishes and running dishwashers. Your dishwasher works best when it's full, but not overloaded.

• Wait for a full load – two half loads use twice as much energy.
• If your machine does not have an energy-saver feature, turn the dishwasher off at the end of the rinse cycle and open the door to let them air dry.
• Use short cycles when you have easy-to-clean dishes.
• Washing your dishes by hand? Fill your sink(s) for washing and rinsing instead of letting the tap run.