How to save energy & water with your dishwasher

Everyone is looking to save money on their water and energy usage. Read on for tips on how to optimise your dishwasher usage to help save the planet, and costs.

Load your dishwasher correctly

Overcrowding, stacking and wrong placement of dishes can lead to bad cleaning results. Don't waste another wash and get the best results first time by loading your dishwasher correctly.

Top rack: Cups, glasses and bowls, with space being left in between.

Bottom rack: Dishware such as plates, glass dishes and pans.

Skip the sink pre-rinse

Every time we pre-rinse our dishes, we waste water. Simply scrape any food off, and put your dishware straight into your dishwasher. Let your dishwasher do the work for you and save water while doing it.

Select the right programme

Sometimes your dishwasher may not be full but the dishware still needs to be washed, for example if you're leaving for a holiday. In this scenario, it is most efficient to use the half load function, to avoid wasting the unnecessary energy and water used in a full load. This programme and more are available to download on the Home Connect App.

Start cycles at cheaper times

Did you know that many energy suppliers are now offering cheaper energy rates at selected times?* Avoid peak times of energy usage and get a cheaper rate on your wash. Easily set start and finish times on the Home Connect App to get better rates on your washes.

Keep your dishwasher maintained

Regularly cleaning and descaling your dishwasher keeps it running efficiently and working at its best for longer. See the Cleaning and Descaling guides to show you some simple tips to keep your dishwasher leaving your dishes clean.