Secondary Author(s)
Parker, Danny; Hermelink, Andreas
Report Number
FSEC-CR-1772-08
URL
http://publications.energyresearch.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/FSEC-CR-1772-08.pdf
Keywords
Energy Efficiency; Energy Consumption; Water Heating; Solar Thermal; Buildings; Dishwasher efficiency; Energy use; DOE test results; Solar water heating; Electric resistance heating
Abstract
We present measurements of three recent vintage dishwashers of very different efficiencies showing that while they are substantially more efficient than older dishwashers, those tested will still use electric resistance elements for supplemental heat, even when supplied by solar water heating systems producing very hot water. We did find the DOE test results provide a reasonable guide to comparative performance, but suggest improvements that will make them more representative. We also identify a variety of influences on efficiency and performance to reduce dishwasher energy use.
Date Published
8-1-2008
Identifiers
397
Subjects
Energy consumption; Solar heating; Electric heating; Performance standards
Local Subjects
Buildings - Energy Consumption; Buildings - Energy Efficiency; Solar Thermal; Water Heating
Type
Text; Document
Collection
FSEC Energy Research Center® Collection
STARS Citation
Florida Solar Energy Center and Hoak, David, "How Energy Efficient Are Modern Dishwashers?" (2008). FSEC Energy Research Center®. 397.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/fsec/397
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Notes
Original Publication: Hoak, D., Parker, D., Hermelink, A., "How Energy Efficient are Modern Dishwashers", Proceedings of ACEEE 2008 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, Washington, DC, August 2008.