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Dishwasher Tips For The Buyer
So, you think you need a new dishwasher, but you don’t know the why, where or how. Lucky for you we have a few basic pointers as to what to look for in a new dishwasher. So whether you’ve never owned a dishwasher before or are an old pro at buying dishwashers, there should be a few handy tips in here. Let’s just start off by saying, that you’ve made a great choice in getting a dishwasher at all. The modern models available are very water and energy efficient, plus have the extra benefit of being able to disinfect your plates and cutlery in a way you could never do by hand.
The Many Types Of Dishwashers
Actually, there really aren’t that many basic dishwasher types. There are two basic types, and they are portable, and undercounter. The manufacturers will hype a bunch of differences between the two, but there’s only one good reason why I would buy a portable. If I was living in a rental accommodation like an apartment, and I wanted to take the dishwasher with me when I left. Otherwise, an undercounter takes less space, and blends in much better with your existing kitchen. I suppose if money is a concern, then a portable wouldn’t have the installation costs that an undercounter would have.
Does Your Dishwasher Perform?
One of the biggest factors to influence the performance of your dishwasher, is the temperature of the water it is using. Manufacturers usually recommend that the hot water a dishwasher uses, be around 135 to 145 degreesfarenheit . If your water heater is not sending water to the dishwasher that is at least 120 degrees your dishwasher will under perform. Check the water at the tap nearest to your Dishwasher with a thermometer to find out what temperature your dishwasher is using.
Size Does Matter
Consider the size of the dishwasher you’ll need. A family of two will need a smaller dishwasher then a family of six. Even if you have enough dishes to allow a family of two to wait over a week to run the dishwasher, it’s probably a bad idea to buy a bigger model. Dishwashers should be run at least once a week to keep them lubricated, and to prevent the seals from drying out. A smaller family should just get a smaller dishwasher, and run it more frequently.
Running Out Of Gas
In these days of energy conscious thinking, we should all do our part in minimizing our energy uses. While all dishwashers are required by law to meet minimum federal energy requirements, some do even better. Dishwashers with the ENERGY STAR logo, will use a minimum of 25 percent less energy than those who don’t. Your great great great grandchildren will thank you.
So, that should be enough to get started in the wonderful world of dishwasher shopping. Keep looking around till you find the one that fits your needs and lifestyle.
Chris Campbell
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is it possible to hook a portable dishwasher to washer machine hook ups?
my sink is broke so im going to use the Dishwasher till its fixed.
Possible? Yes. But it may be more work than you really want to undertake. It would involve getting under the dishwasher and disconnecting the water intake hose and the drain hose, then hooking up a hot water hose to the intake and a separate drain hose for the drain. In my opinion, paper plates and plastic silverware may be a better way to go.
I need to find a portable dishwasher that gets the water temperature to at least 160 degrees, any help?
I run a daycare center and we are required to have a dishwasher that reaches temperatures to at least 160 degrees, and it needs to be portable for the amount of space we have. Every website that I look at does not give me the information that I need, does anyone have any suggestions?
What you need is a dishwasher that has a sanitize cycle and you will have to be sure to use it for every load. Truthfully, I think it’s a bunch of ca ca because Dishwasher detergent has chlorine bleach in it for sanitizing purposes.
Just look for the sanitize feature and you should be fine. Double check with the sales person as to how high the temp goes to make sure it hits that 160F mark. Don’t even think about increasing your water temperature to that! You’d have a HUGE scalding risk for anyone washing their hands!