{"id":186770,"date":"2023-09-08T18:45:40","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T18:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/?p=186770"},"modified":"2023-09-08T18:45:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T18:45:40","slug":"how-much-does-it-cost-to-run-a-dishwasher-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/lifestyle\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-run-a-dishwasher-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does it cost to run a dishwasher? | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

PRICES are still pretty high so it's handy to know how much your household appliances cost to run.<\/p>\n

Very few of us actually like doing the washing up, so most choose to use a dishwasher because it's easier and less hassle.<\/p>\n

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Household bills\u00a0are generally lower during the\u00a0summer months\u00a0as there is no need to use the tumble dryer or have the heating on.<\/p>\n

But have you ever thought how much running a dishwasher could be costing you?<\/p>\n

Here, we explain how much it costs to run your dishwasher.<\/p>\n

How much am I paying to run my dishwasher?<\/h2>\n

The average dishwasher uses between 1.2kWh and 1.5kWh per load, according to research by Compare The Market.<\/p>\n

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The price to run a single cycle is roughly 24p under the current price cap, though this will fall again in October.<\/p>\n

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Here are\u00a0some ways to cut dishwasher costs\u00a0and we've listed them.<\/p>\n

Is it not cheaper to wash by hand?<\/h2>\n

Modern dishwashers use much less water than washing by hand – so they should be cheaper to run and better for the environment.<\/p>\n

Research by Compare The Market\u00a0has shown that a single dishwasher cycle costs the same in energy and water as turning the hot water tap on for six to nine minutes, or filling up four to six washing-up bowls.<\/p>\n

On average, washing your dishes by hand uses four times as much warm water as putting the same number of items in the dishwasher.<\/p>\n

To maximise the efficiency of your dishwasher and cut costs, just make sure you fill it up before you get it going.<\/p>\n

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Extra help includes a \u00a3900 payment for millions on certain benefits including\u00a0Universal Credit\u00a0and a \u00a3150-\u00a3300 top-up for millions of pensioners.<\/p>\n

The \u00a3900 has been split into three instalments of \u00a3301, \u00a3300 and \u00a3299.<\/p>\n

Over eight million people are eligible for the help in total and should have received the first instalment in June.<\/p>\n

The second and third instalments are due to be paid this autumn and in\u00a0spring\u00a02024.<\/p>\n

You qualify for the payments if you receive the following benefits:<\/p>\n