It's rare to find a person who enjoys washing dishes. Daily washing without gloves, protective creams, the use of aggressive degreasers leads to dry hands. Many are simply annoyed by this daily work. It is not always possible to immediately wash off dirt: burnt food on the bottom of pots, baked spots on the walls of pans.
Dishwashers make life much easier for modern housewives. These devices allow you not to waste time washing dishes, but to devote it to yourself, family, loved ones.
Dishwasher energy consumption
When choosing an electrical appliance, pay attention to a number of factors: dimensions, presence of indicators, noise level, energy class. The last indicator is directly related to the power of the dishwasher. The smallest energy consumption class is A+++. The power consumption of the dishwasher in watts is 670 per hour.
When calculating monthly expenses, you get: 6702 30=40 200 W or 40.2 kW, subject to the establishment of a two-hour washing program, daily for a month. Calculate the cost of utility bills after installation, start-up and use should take into account water savings: for a full cycle, volumes rarely exceed 10 liters.
There are many reasons for the power of the dishwasher. Before buying, you should pay attention to the following ones.
Machine dimensions
The width of the built-in device is 45 or 60 cm. Small dimensions have desktop options. The wider the machine, the more water it will have to heat. Many choose narrow models: they save space, water, electricity.
Types of programs
There are different types of washing processes, with automatically set temperature conditions, cycle duration: "economical", "delicate", "intensive" and others. Using these programs will increase the power of the dishwasher.
In case of heavy pollution, you can set an intensive program, in which the water will heat up to 60-75 degrees. Which will lead to an increase in electricity costs. More often use "half" loading, in the presence of this program. It represents the filling of half the volume of the device. This reduces the cost of water, electricity, special dishwashing detergents.
Variety of drying
After washing and rinsing, the dishes are dried.
There are several types of drying:
- Condensing - cutlery, utensils for cooking and eatingdries naturally. Water flows into a special tray. But divorces often remain.
- Turbodrying - a method in which the dishes are blown with a stream of hot air. The power of the dishwasher with this function is greater than that of other types.
Manufacturer innovation
Consumer electronics companies are actively developing activities to reduce the energy consumption of their appliances. The new Zeolith drying technique has significantly reduced the power of the Bosch dishwasher. The device contains zeolite - a stone with high absorbent properties. It absorbs moisture, reducing the need to force-dry dishes.
Maximum dishwasher power
The highest energy class of modern dishwashing appliances is B. The power of a dishwasher in W is 930 per hour. After a simple calculation, it turns out: 930230 \u003d 55,800 W or 55.8 kW. This is 15.6kW more than the calculated lower power option in the lowest energy class.
Earlier there were electric dishwashing appliances with more power, consuming more energy than today's types of dishwashers.
Secrets to reduce energy costs
Before buying, it is worth determining for what purposes the dishwasher is being purchased. If there are no children in the family, there are rarely guests - a narrow dishwasher with low power is enough. You can buy a desktop version.
With a large family, frequent visits by friends, relatives, it is better to consider a full-fledged sixty-centimeter device. With frequent pollution, the narrow model will have to be loaded several times in a row, which will increase the cost of electricity, water, and detergents.
Before purchasing, you need to study the main characteristics of the machine. There are dishwashers with energy class A, drying class B. You should pay attention to the type of drying, the power indicated in the technical data of the instruction manual compiled by the manufacturer.
Before laying the dishes must be cleaned of food debris, rinsed slightly. This will eliminate the need for a pre-soak or intensive wash program with high water temperature.
In case of incomplete bookmarking, it is desirable to set the "half" load mode. Do not turn on a partially filled machine and set a full wash cycle.
If there are different rates for electricity during the day and at night, to save electricity, you should start the washing process in the evening or, if there is a delayed start, at night.
The dishwasher is a full-fledged attribute of modern life. Before purchasing, you should pay attention to the power calculated in kW per hour of operation. The value is specified in the technical specifications of the instruction manual. In order not to ruin the family budget, it is imperative to pay attention to the classenergy consumption. The best option is A+++. It is important to determine the type of drying dishes and appliances. Manufacturing companies are introducing modern developments in electrical appliances to reduce the consumption of electricity and water.
