A dishwasher with a high star energy rating, say 3.5 stars, is more efficient but more expensive than a dishwasher with a lower star rating, say 2 stars. What do the extra ‘stars’ actually mean to your usage, and possibly your bill???
Other considerations when purchasing a new dishwasher include:
Basket design – current options are between 12 and 15 place settings in load capacity
Program time – normal programs vary between 60 minutes to over five hours (true!), with an average time of just over two hours
Water consumption – normal program use is listed between 10.2 litres and 22.7 litres per cycle (an average about 13 litres)
Noise levels – when comparing noise levels, 50dB is the level of normal conversation and 70 dB about the level of a vacuum cleaner. There is a difference between sound pressure (dB) and sound power dB(A), so 45dB is approximately 33dB(A)
Machine quality - ease of service, availability of parts and expected life of appliance
- **Annual energy consumption as tested for and displayed on rating label. See www.energyrating.gov.au for details.
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| The above table shows you could save more than the difference in purchase price over the life of the appliance in running costs for your dishwasher just by choosing a more efficient model from a quality manufacturer. |
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