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How much does it cost to run a dishwasher?
ENERGY prices remain high for now, and knowing how much everyday households costs to run could help you save on your bills.
Dishwashers are easy to use and perfect if you're in a bit of a rush.
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Here we explain how much it costs to run one currently, and how this will change from April.
How much am I paying to run my dishwasher?
Research by the Energy Saving Trust has previously found dishwashers contribute 8% to overall electricity bills.
But how much your's costs to run depends on what model it is, and more importantly its wattage.
Price comparison site Uswitch told The Sun under the current Ofgem price cap, a 1.6kWh model costs around 46p to run per cycle.
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This will fall to 39p for each cycle from April 1, when the new price cap comes into effect.
Is it cheaper to wash by hand?
You might not think it, but a modern dishwasher will often use less water than washing by hand, saving you time and helping the environment.
Research by Compare The Market has shown 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.
On average, washing your dishes by hand uses four times as much warm water as putting the same number of items in the dishwasher.
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Always remember though, you'll be maximising the efficiency of your dishwasher by making sure its full before turning it on.
Help you can get with your energy bills
You could apply for help via the Household Support Fund, which is now closing six months later than planned after the Government announced its extension in the Spring Budget.
If you're with British Gas and on a smart meter, you might be able to join the energy firm's "PeakSave" scheme too.
It is offering 50% off electricity on Sundays between 11am and 4pm until the end of the month.
Meanwhile, you might be able to get free home insulation or have other energy-saving measures installed in your property through the Energy Company Obligation.
The scheme is designed to help low-income households on certain benefits such as Universal Credit, Child Benefit and Housing Benefit.
The Government previously told The Sun households eligible for the scheme save around £600 to £700 on their bills each year after having energy-saving measures put in place.
You can find out more about the scheme on the Government's website.
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