Hi Glenn,
For descaling I would prefer citric acid, it's less abrasive for plastic parts than vinegar.
For descaling I would prefer citric acid, it's less abrasive for plastic parts than vinegar.
Dishwasher Power Usage
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Vinegar is also very hard on rubber parts, it really should NOT be used in washers or DWs
John L.
Vinegar is also very hard on rubber parts, it really should NOT be used in washers or DWs
John L.
John, descaling is on the water heater.
Also to say, there are some number of people on other boards I peruse who use and advocate vinegar for dishwasher rinse aid (in the dispenser) and laundry fabric softener.
Descaling The WH,
Hi Glenn sorry missed that you were talking about the WH,
John
Hi Glenn sorry missed that you were talking about the WH,
John
I missed that too!
Using vinegar as a replacement for fabric softener or for rinse aid requires only a small amount, much less than is used for descaling. However the parts of the rinse aid dispenser could be affected when it's continuously used for vinegar.
Using vinegar as a replacement for fabric softener or for rinse aid requires only a small amount, much less than is used for descaling. However the parts of the rinse aid dispenser could be affected when it's continuously used for vinegar.
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kitchenaid dishwasher
the new kitchenaid dishwasher my mom and i own the energuide tag say energy consumption is 270 kilowatt but its also certified energystar
the new kitchenaid dishwasher my mom and i own the energuide tag say energy consumption is 270 kilowatt but its also certified energystar
Normal Eco again. 125°F wash and rinse.
88 mins initial time.
88 mins clocked time.
Purged the supply line to warm @ "normal" 104°F water heater setting.
0.36 kWh usage.
Norther came through last night so cooler ambient (current 64°F) than the previous Normal Eco test. Well & pump is at front corner of the property, feed line runs all the way around back of the house to the water tank in the detached garage on the other side.
No power stats on this load.
At back-to-front under the left side shelf: A small mixing bowl, mug (hot chocolate, I don't drink coffee), a 3rd of the ceramic bowls with handle, and soup bowl that matches the plates.
What's marginally interesting is the styrofoam take-out cup on the right side shelf (weighted by the scraper) came out 100% clean, although largely shielded from spray by the bowl beneath. It had fat globules from pork chop trimmings saved for S.P.
I can say with some confidence that as long as I don't have to hand wash all the dishes, I don't give a shit how many kWH the dishwasher uses.
A good DW is a blessing, and well worth the watts it consumes.
A good DW is a blessing, and well worth the watts it consumes.
