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If they’re fully dry by morning, that implies the machine is using a heating element for the dry cycle. In that case, I’d be for more concerned about the power
by orev 1y ago
If they’re fully dry by morning, that implies the machine is using a heating element for the dry cycle. In that case, I’d be for more concerned about the power usage than the water usage.
Most machines will let you disable the heating element (used for drying, they often have one for heating the water which is still needed), which will give you the best of both options. There might be some pools of water left on some items, but if the door opens by itself, the hot water alone usually has enough energy to evaporate itself.
- ceejayoz 1y ago> If they’re fully dry by morning, that implies the machine is using a heating element for the dry cycle. Modern dishwashers use better insulation coupled with the residual heat from washing to do a lot of the drying. Mine (LG) doesn't have a heating element for the air, just for the water. Known as "condensation drying". https://www.bosch-home.com/us/experience-bosch/tips-and-tricks/all-articles/tips-to-maximize-drying https://www.bosch-home.com/us/experience-bosch/tips-and-tric... > All Bosch dishwashers use a condensation drying process. Instead of utilizing a heating element at the bottom of a dishwasher, condensation drying involves a number of dishwashing elements that work together to efficiently dry your dishes. Condensation drying is more hygenic and energy efficient than drying with a heating element. Additionally, since Bosch dishwashers do not use a heating element, your plastics are safe in the lower rack. As a bonus, it doesn't vent steam into my kitchen.