A typical dishwasher uses between 8 and 15 gallons per load of dishes with an average of about 9.3 gallons per load.
- Running a full load of dishes should save water over washing the same dishes by hand.
- Many newer dishwashers require little or no advance rinsing of dishes. Some manufacturers now offer high-efficiency dishwasher models. These dishwashers use less water and energy. A high-efficiency dishwasher can wash a load of dishes using 5 to 7 gallons of water.
- A family that replaces a 12-gallon per load machine with a 6-gallon per load machine and runs their dishwasher 4 times per week will save about 1,250 gallons of water per year. Take advantage of the conserving benefits of your dishwasher!
