What makes a dishwasher energy-efficient?

The energy label indicates how energy-efficient the dishwasher is. An A+++ energy label was the most energy-efficient before 1 March 2021, but the labels have been updated recently. The energy labels now range from A to G. We consider a dishwasher with a C energy label or higher energy-efficient.

When you run the eco cycle on a dishwasher, you save energy. This program uses less water and electricity. The disadvantage of an eco program is the duration. An average dishwasher cycle is finished after 1.5 hours, but the eco cycle lasts between 3 and 4 hours.

A load sensor measures how many dishes are in the dishwasher. It adjusts the amount of water to this, so it doesn't waste water. This way, the dishwasher uses less water and electricity to wash the dishes.

With an active drying method, the dishwasher dries the dishes in a natural way. There are 2 different active drying techniques: opening the door when the cycle has finished or using zeolite granules. Both methods are a lot simpler and more energy-efficient than the condenser drying technology, which uses cold water to cool the dishes.