hand-washing dishes versus dishwasher...
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MossCommuter
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The last gadget to go when the bomb goes off!
Allow me to explain: MY LIFE WOULD END IF YOU TOOK MY DISHWASHER OFF ME
Get an AAA rated one and it uses less detergent and less hot water than washing the same dishes in the sink.
Allow me to explain: MY LIFE WOULD END IF YOU TOOK MY DISHWASHER OFF ME
Get an AAA rated one and it uses less detergent and less hot water than washing the same dishes in the sink.
They use (in our case) less water than hand washing (some are remarkably efficient) and the energy use depends on whether they are hot or cold fill and how your domestic water is heated. However, the convenience is immense.
We only got one 4 years ago when Mrs Norm's hand was broken in a car accident, we wouldn't think of going back now, though.
Oh, and the energy use is, IMO, one of those things that everyone talks about but is pretty small in the big picture of household expenses - the difference between a good one and a great one likely comes down to under 20p a week.
We only got one 4 years ago when Mrs Norm's hand was broken in a car accident, we wouldn't think of going back now, though.
Oh, and the energy use is, IMO, one of those things that everyone talks about but is pretty small in the big picture of household expenses - the difference between a good one and a great one likely comes down to under 20p a week.
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Maz
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What? Seriously? I am amazed at that.
MossCommuter
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I think I read that somewhere and I chose to believe it
(did I mention how much I love my dishwasher?)
(did I mention how much I love my dishwasher?)
Trembler49
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- Portimao, Portugal
They may be a ginormous waste of energy, but I would not part with mine.
At one stage we were considering having two, because you always end up with a dishwasher full of clean dishes and a sink full of dirty ones. Two dishwashers mean that you can just move dishes from one to the other without having to put them away in between.
At one stage we were considering having two, because you always end up with a dishwasher full of clean dishes and a sink full of dirty ones. Two dishwashers mean that you can just move dishes from one to the other without having to put them away in between.
BigonaBianchi
Yes I can, Yes I am, Yes I did...Repeat.
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I'm single so not much washing up, but I manage to fill it up over aweek and do it all at once !
Nigel-YZ1
Guru
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- Somewhere else... maybe soon.
There's just me here, so no need for a dishwasher. Also I'm on a water meter that's saved me £68 a month.
slowmotion
Quite dreadful
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If you share a living space with one, get a quiet one. Look at the dB noise rating on the manufacturer's blurb. If you live in a hard water area, take their advice about additives. Get dishwasher proof cutlery.
BigonaBianchi
Yes I can, Yes I am, Yes I did...Repeat.
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- Iskele TRNC & Mordor UK
Isnt this why one gets married??
slowmotion
Quite dreadful
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Oooooooh, I so don't want to be you for the next few posts......Isnt this why one gets married??
Andrew_Culture
Internet Marketing bod
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- The People's Republic Of Suffolk.
They're also hygienic; I used to work in a residential home for adults with learning disabilities and using the dishwasher was compulsory!
I personaly rebuilt and re-plumbed half my kitchen to fit in a dishwasher someone gave us!
I personaly rebuilt and re-plumbed half my kitchen to fit in a dishwasher someone gave us!
2PedalsTez
Über Member
Buy one! It'll probably be your best investment!
As Slowmotion says, the noise rating is worth noting. I can't say I've seen a hot fill dishwasher (like washing machines, the energy rating/consumption is helped through cold fill). Many units now include an 'eco' wash where it washes at around 50 degrees rather than 65, making it cheaper to run.
Strangely you will begin to resent the fact that it doesn't put the clean dishes away after it has washed them!
If the only space I had was the kitchen sink, I'd rip that out and fill my kettle in the dishwasher!!
As Slowmotion says, the noise rating is worth noting. I can't say I've seen a hot fill dishwasher (like washing machines, the energy rating/consumption is helped through cold fill). Many units now include an 'eco' wash where it washes at around 50 degrees rather than 65, making it cheaper to run.
Strangely you will begin to resent the fact that it doesn't put the clean dishes away after it has washed them!
If the only space I had was the kitchen sink, I'd rip that out and fill my kettle in the dishwasher!!
threebikesmcginty
Corn Fed Hick...
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Going to flog our 6 month old Miele if you fancy a good second-hand one.
My only posting lively and entertaining stuff rule prevents me from going into why I'm selling it...
My only posting lively and entertaining stuff rule
prevents me from going into why I'm selling it...Similar threads
